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Pearl 1: Know the different strengths of the topical corticosteroids.

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
#Pharmacology #Dermatology ... Corticosteroid #Potency ... #Class #Table #Steroids
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Glucocorticoid) Potency ... Salt Retaining) Potency ... corticosteroid #steroid ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 
High Potency:
Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 
Clobestasol propionate 0.05%
Halobetasol propionate 0.05%
Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%
Fluocinonide 0.05%
Medium Potency:
Betamethasone
Potencies High Potency ... 0.05% Medium Potency ... If using high-potency ... The lowest potency ... #Steroid #Pharmacology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings ... 0.1% • Least potent ... Corticosteroids #Potency ... classification #steroids ... dermatology #table #pharmacology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... After non-pharmacologic ... locations and is "steroid-free ... #Medications #Pharmacology
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
anti-inflammatory potency ... Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Equivalents #Pharmacology