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Table 14.1

Short List of Topical Steroids used to Treat Psoriasis

POTENCYGENERIC NAMEBRAND NAME
Class IClobetasol propionate 0.05% cream/gel/ointment/foam, lotionTemovate, Olux foam, Clobex lotion, Cormax scalp solution
FlurandrenolideCordran tape small or large roll
Class IIDesoximetasone 0.05% gelTopicort
Fluocinonide 0.05% cream/ointment/solution/gelLidex
Class IIIFluticasone 0.005% ointmentCutivate
Class IVTriamcinolone acetonide 0.1% ointmentKenalog
Betamethasone valerate 0.12%Luxiq foam
Hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% creamWestcort
Class VTriamcinolone acetonide 0.1% creamKenalog
Desonide 0.05% ointmentDesOwen
Class VIDesonide 0.05% cream, foamDesOwen, Verdeso foam
Class VIIHydrocortisone cream/ointment/lotion 0.5%, 1.0%aHytone, Cortizone-10, and many other brands
Most preparations are available in tubes of 15, 30, or 60 g. Lotions and solutions are available in bottles of 20 to 60 mL.

aAvailable over-the-counter.