Topical Corticosteroid Potencies 

High Potency:

Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% 

Clobestasol propionate 0.05%

Halobetasol propionate 0.05%

Desoximetasone 0.05%, 0.25%

Fluocinonide 0.05%

Medium Potency:

Betamethasone valerate 0.1% 

Triamcinolone acetate 0.1%, 0.5%

Flurandrenolide 0.05%

Fluticasone propionate 0.05%

High Potency:

Desonide 0.05% 

Hydrocortisone 0.5-2.5%



Topical Corticosteroids (TCS) are one of the most common dermatologic topical products used. It's important to note that each TCS is categorized into different potencies (strengths). For more severe skin conditions or for thick-skinned areas, you generally want to use a higher potency product. If using high-potency though, we generally do not want to use those for more than 2 weeks at a time to limit side effects. The lowest potency TCS is hydrocortisone, which is why it's available OTC.



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