Potency of Commonly Used Topical Corticosteroids25
| Group | Name |
|---|---|
| I (superpotent) | Betamethasone dipropionate ointment, cream 0.05% |
| Clobestasol proprionate ointment, cream 0.05% | |
| II | Fluocinonide ointment, cream/gel 0.05% |
| Halcinonide, cream 0.1% | |
| III | Betamethasone valerate ointment, 0.01% |
| Fluticasone propionate ointment, 0.005% | |
| IV (midstrength) | Fluocinolone acetonide cream, 0.2% |
| Triamcinolone acetate ointment, 0.1% | |
| V | Hydrocortisone valerate cream, 0.2% |
| VI (mild) | Desonide cream, 0.05% |
| VII (lowest potency) | Hydrocortisone, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5% |
| Dexamethasone, cream 0.1% |