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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
Steroid Induced Atrophy:Many years of inappropriate application of topical steroids have led to 
local changes and
Steroid Induced ... application of topical steroids ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Steroid
Steroid Induced Atrophy: Chronic topical steroid use has led to marked thinning of the skin.

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Steroid Induced ... Chronic topical steroid ... Images #Clinical ... #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Steroid
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
Erythema Annulare Centrifugum (EAC),
This is erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC), one of the “figurate erythemas.” These lesions
lesions show the classic ... diet + topical steroids ... Centrifugum #EAC #clinical ... #photo #dermatology ... #skinrash
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
epidermis from dermis Clinical ... High-potency topical ... steroids 2. ... Diagnosis #Management #dermatology