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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 #
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 ... the most common dermatologic ... thick-skinned areas ... #Steroid #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology
Table 2: Relative potency of topical corticosteroids*
TC are divided into four groups according to their potency
Table 2: Relative ... [Table 2]. ... large surface areas ... the face, or on areas ... #Table
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Glucocorticoid) Potency ... Salt Retaining) Potency ... endocrinology #comparison #table ... #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
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
SJS/TEN DRESS • Latency ... : 2-8 weeks • Rash ... : 4-28 days • Rash ... TEN #comparison #table ... #dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... of the higher potency ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... After non-pharmacologic ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Conversion - Potency expressed as Omeprazole Equivalents (OE)
Pantoprazole 20 mg = 4.5
) Conversion - Potency ... Inhibitor #PPI #potency ... Equivalents #Conversion #Table ... #pharmacology
Topical drug formulations, comparison and considerations

#pharmacology #table #medications #comparison #drugs #treatment #pharmacotherapy #dermatology
considerations #pharmacology ... #table #medications ... pharmacotherapy #dermatology