Classification of potencies of topical corticosteroids (Table 4.9)


Classification of potencies of topical corticosteroids (Table 4.9)

Mild

desonide
0.05%

hydrocortisone
0.5, 1%

hydrocortisone acetate
0.5, 1%

Moderate

betamethasone valerate
0.02%, 0.05%

triamcinolone acetonide
0.02%

Potent

betamethasone dipropionate
0.05%

betamethasone valerate
0.1%

methylprednisolone aceponate
0.1%

mometasone furoate
0.1%

triamcinolone acetonide
0.1%

Very potent

betamethasone dipropionate
0.05% in optimised vehicle


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