Relative Potency of Selected Topical Corticosteroids
Class* | Corticosteroid |
|---|---|
I | |
II | |
III | |
IV | |
V | |
VI | |
Flumethasone pivalate 0.03% cream (not available in the United States) | |
VII | |
* Class I is the most potent, and class VII is the least potent. Potency depends on many factors, including the corticosteroid’s characteristics and concentration and the base in which it is used. | |
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