Trade name(s)Generic in parentheses:Cyclocort (amcinonide); Lidex, Lidex-E, Licon (fluocinonide); Topicort (desoximetasone); Diprosone, Maxivate, Alphatrex (betamethasone dipropionate); Halog, Halog-E (halcinonide)
Generic available
Yes
Drug class
Glucocorticoid
Mechanism of action
Anti-inflammatory; anti-proliferative; atrophy causing
Dosage form
Cream; ointment; lotion; gel
Dermatologic indications and dosage
See table
Corticosteroids, topical, high potency. Dermatologic indications and dosage
Disease |
Adult dosage |
Child dosage |
|---|---|---|
Atopic dermatitis |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Bullous pemphigoid |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Contact dermatitis |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Dyshidrotic eczema; |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Erythema annulare centrifugum |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Follicular mucinosis |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Herpes gestationis |
Apply twice daily |
Apply twice daily |
Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of skin |
Apply twice daily |
Apply... |
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References
Brazzini B, Pimpinelli N (2002) New and established topical corticosteroids in dermatology: clinical pharmacology and therapeutic use. American Journal of Clinical Dermatology 3(1):47–58
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(2004). Corticosteroids, topical, high potency. In: Levine, N., Levine, C.C. (eds) Dermatology Therapy. A to Z Essentials. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-29668-9_676
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