Topical corticosteroids Flashcards
1
Q
VERY POTENT
A
Dermovate - Clobetasol propionate
2
Q
POTENT
A
Betnovate - Betamethasone valerate 0.1%
Elocan - Mometasone furoate 0.1%
Locoid - Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%
3
Q
MODERATE
A
Betnovate-RD - Betamethasone valerate 0.025%
Eumovate - Clobetasone butyrate 0.05%
Synalar 1 in 4 dilution - Fluocinolone acetonide
4
Q
MILD
A
Hydrocortisone - 0.1% - 2.5%
5
Q
Side effects?
A
- Thinning of skin
- Contact dermatitis
- Hypertrichosis
- Striae
- Acne
6
Q
EMOLLIENTS?
A
- Avoid mixing with other topical preps
- Emollients FIRST, wait 20 - 30mins, corticosteroid SECOND
