Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
Highest potency steroid (class I)
A
Halobetasol propionate 0.5%
2
Q
Class II steroid
A
Halcinonide 0.1%
3
Q
Class III steroid
A
Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5%
4
Q
Class IV
A
Mometasone furoate 0.1%
5
Q
Class V steroids
A
Desonide 0.05%
6
Q
Class VI
A
Fluocinolone 0.01%
7
Q
Class VII (least potency)
A
OTC hydrocortisone 1%
8
Q
Which steroid do you use for lichen sclerosus
A
Clobetasol (high potency) only exception because it’s on genitalia
9
Q
What potency do we use on face
A
Low
10
Q
What potency do we use on hands and feet
A
High potency
11
Q
What potency do we use for arms / legs and trunk
A
Medium potency
12
Q
What potency is not prescribed in primary care , why?
A
Class I steroids
Leads to serious adrenal suppression, and other side effects that need to be managed by specialists
