Table 3.
Potency classification of topical corticosteroids, adapted from the study by Parikh et al. (103).
| Potency | Class | Topical corticosteroid | Formulation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrahigh | 1 | Clobetasol propionate | Cream, 0.05% |
| High | 2 | Betamethasone dipropionate | Ointment, 0.05% |
| Fluocinonide | Cream, ointment or gel, 0.05% | ||
| 3 | Betamethasone dipropionate | Cream, 0.05% | |
| Betamethasone valerate | Ointment, 0.1% | ||
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Ointment, 0.1% | ||
| Moderate | 4 | Desoximetasone | Cream, 0.05% |
| Fluocinolone acetonide | Ointment, 0.025% | ||
| Hydrocortisone valerate | Ointment, 0.2% | ||
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Cream, 0.1% | ||
| 5 | Betamethasone dipropionate | Lotion, 0.02% | |
| Betamethasone valerate | Cream, 0.1% | ||
| Fluocinolone acetonide | Cream, 0.025% | ||
| Hydrocortisone butyrate | Cream, 0.1% | ||
| Hydrocortisone valerate | Cream, 0.2% | ||
| Triamcinolone acetonide | Lotion, 0.1% | ||
| Low | 6 | Betamethasone valerate | Lotion, 0.05% |
| Desonide | Cream, 0.05% | ||
| Fluocinolone acetonide | Solution, 0.01% | ||
| 7 | Dexamethasone sodium phosphate | Cream, 0.1% | |
| Hydrocortisone acetate | Cream, 1% | ||
| Methylprednisolone acetate | Cream, 0.25% |