Topical Corticosteroid Potency

Question 1

High to super-high potency steroids

Answer 1

Group 1:
- Clobetasol 0.05% (Scalp, Shampoo, Ointment)
- Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Ointment

Group 2:
- Clobetasol 0.05% Cream

Group 3:
- Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% Cream
- Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream
- Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Ointment

Question 2

Medium Potency steroids

Answer 2

Group 4:
- Mometasone Furoate 0.1% (Cream, Lotion)

Group 5:
- Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% Cream

Question 3

Low Potency steroids

Answer 3

Group 6:
- Desonide 0.05% (All)
- Betamethasone Valerate 0.05% and below (All)

Group 7:
- Hydrocortisone 0.25%, 5%, 1%, 2% (All)

Question 4

What are the general potency differences between different formulations despite same active ingredients?

Answer 4

Ointment > Cream > Lotion

Question 5

Mometasone Furoate 0.1% Potency differences for formulations

Answer 5

Group 3 (High): Ointment
Group 4 (Moderate): Cream, Lotions

Question 6

Betamethasone Valerate Potency differences for strength and formulations

Answer 6

Group 3: 0.1% Ointment
Group 5: 0.1% Cream
Group 6: 0.1% Scalp Lotion
Group 7: 0.05% and below

Question 7

Betamethasone Dipropionate Potency differences between formulations

Answer 7

Group 1: 0.05% Ointment
Group 2: 0.05% Cream