Potency of Topical Corticosteroids
 Potency Generic name Trade name
I - Ultra high Diflorasone diacetate Psorcon
  Clobetasol propionate Temovate
  Halobetasol propionate Ultravate
  Betamethasone dipropionate Diprolene
II - High Fluocinonide Lidex
  Halcinonide Halog
  Desoximetasone Topicort
III - Mid Triamcinolone acetonide Aristocort
  Fluticasone propionate Cutivate ointment
  Diflorasone diacetate Florone
IV - Mid Flurandrenolide Cordran
  Mometasone fluroate Elocon
V - Mid Betamethasone Valisone
  Fluticasone propionate Cutivate
  Fluocinolone acetonide Synalar cream
VI - Low Prednicarbate Aclovate
  Desonide DesOwen
  Hydrocortisone Westcort
VII - Very low Hydrocortisone 2.5% Hytone

July 2001. Consultant (Adapted from Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology
A Color Guide to Diagnosis and Therapy. 1996


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