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Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids. Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of rash and eczema. Topical steroids have anti-inflammatory properties and are classified based on their skin vasoconstrictive abilities. [1] There are numerous topical steroid products.
Even low-potency topical glucocorticoids are able to cause adverse effects in children when used for prolonged periods of time. Generally, a smaller dose of topical glucocorticoid is required by children for a given condition than adults, as children have relatively smaller body surface area compared to adults.
Diflorasone diacetate is a topical steroid that comes in the form of a cream. It is manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. and is used as an anti-inflammatory and anti-itching agent, like other topical corticosteroids. It is prescribed for psoriasis [1] and atopic dermatitis, among other conditions. With respect to potency, it is regarded as a Class ...
Desonide is a low-potency topical corticosteroid anti-inflammatory that has been available since the 1970s. It is primarily used to treat atopic dermatitis (), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and psoriasis in both adults and children.
Clocortolone is an upper-mid potency topical corticosteroid formulation. It is rated at a class 4 potency on a scale of 1 (highest potency) to 7 (lowest potency). [3] Most patients are treated with mid-potency topical corticosteroids, for they are an effective medium between safety and efficacy for short and long-term conditions.
Diflucortolone valerate (also Nerisone cream/ointment/fatty ointment, Neriderm ointment, Japanese ジフルコルトロン (Jifurucorutoron)) is a corticosteroid rated Class 3 "potent" (100–150 times) in the New Zealand topical steroid system. It is a white to creamy white crystalline powder.
Desoximetasone is a synthetic corticosteroid, a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. Three brand name products are available (availability depending on country): Topicort Emollient Cream (0.25% desoximetasone) Topicort LP Emollient Cream (0.05% desoximetasone) Topisolone Cream (0.25% ...
Topical hydrocortisone is formulated as liquid, solution, lotion, cream, gel, ointment, foam, and spray. [33] The strength of topical hydrocortisone products ranges from 0.1% to 2.5%, which means there could be 1 mg to 25 mg hydrocortisone in 1g of the products. [ 12 ]