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

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
strengths of the topical ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Topical #Corticosteroid ... #Potency #Class
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
Topical Corticosteroid ... the most common dermatologic ... topical products ... /ambcarerx #Topical ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... halobetasol - Medium Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... of the higher potency ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High Potency ... halobetasol - Medium Potency ... Fluticasone - Low Potency ... different level of potency ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology
Potency Ratings of Topical Corticosteroids
 • Ultra high (I): Augmented betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%, Clobetasol propionate 0.05%,
Potency Ratings ... of Topical Corticosteroids ... 0.1% • Least potent ... Corticosteroids #Potency ... classification #steroids #dermatology
DRESS Syndrome vs SJS/TEN
DRESS
 • Latency: 2-8 weeks
 • Rash: Morbilliform
 • Mucosal involvement: 50% have
SJS/TEN DRESS • Latency ... Eosinophilia and atypical ... eos SJS/TEN: • Latency ... comparison #table #dermatology
Bullous Pemphigoid - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Pathophysiology: Autoantibody-mediated damage to epithelial basement membrane -> separation of
High-potency topical ... Diagnosis #Management #dermatology
Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)
Definition: 
 • Severe adverse drug reaction, characterized by
eosinophilia and atypical ... Symptoms: • The latency ... Atypical Lymphocytes ... DRESS #Syndrome #dermatology
Topical Steroids Potency
LOW STRENGTH:
Alclometasone dipropionate 0.05% (c, o), Clocortolone pivalate 0.1% (c), Fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% solution
Topical Steroids ... Potency LOW STRENGTH ... 0.05% (c, o) #Topical ... #Steroids #Potency ... Classification #dermatology