Topical Corticosteroid Potencies

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Potency table details drug name, strength, & dosage forms of select brand, generic, combination, & OTC topical corticosteroid products available in U.S. Topical corticosteroids are classified by their potency in 7 classes (from highest to lowest), commonly determined by vasoconstrictor assay, which measures the extent to which the steroid causes cutaneous vasoconstriction ("blanching effect"). View Full Topical Corticosteroid Potencies & Fingertip Units Table.

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Class 1 – Highest Potency
Class 2 – High Potency
Class 3 – High/Medium Potency
Class 4 – Medium Potency
Class 5 – Medium/Low Potency
Class 6 – Low Potency
Class 7 – Lowest Potency

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Epocrates Guideline Synopsis Last Update: Feb 3, 2022

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2022

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Abbreviations

FTU	fingertip unit