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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
Corticosteroid Conversion ... Glucocorticoid) Potency ... Salt Retaining) Potency ... corticosteroid #steroid ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
anti-inflammatory potency ... Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table ... #Equivalents #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 ... the most common dermatologic ... #Steroid #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings ... 0.1% • Least potent ... classification #steroids ... #dermatology #table ... #pharmacology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Fluticasone - Low Potency ... After non-pharmacologic ... locations and is "steroid-free ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Acquired • Steroids ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC),
This is erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), one of the “figurate erythemas.” These lesions
lesions show the classic ... diet + topical steroids ... Most cases are idiopathic ... clinical #photo #dermatology ... #skinrash