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===Group VII===
===Group VII===
The weakest class of topical steroids. Has poor lipid permeability, and can not penetrate mucous membranes well.
The weakest class of topical steroids. Has poor lipid permeability, and can not penetrate mucous membranes well.
*Hydrocortisone 2.5% (Hytone cream, lotion, ointment)
*[[Hydrocortisone]] 2.5% (Hytone cream, lotion, ointment)
*Hydrocortisone 1% (Many over-the-counter brands)
*[[Hydrocortisone]] 1% (Many over-the-counter brands)


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Corticosteroids]]
*[[Corticosteroids]]

Revisión del 23:09 10 mar 2015

Background

  • The USA system utilizes 7 classes, which are classified by their ability to constrict capillaries
  • Class I is the strongest and Class VII is the weakest[1]

Classification

Group I

Very potent: up to 600 times stronger than hydrocortisone

Group II

Group III

Group IV

Group V

Group VI

Group VII

The weakest class of topical steroids. Has poor lipid permeability, and can not penetrate mucous membranes well.

See Also

  1. Habif, Thomas P. (1990). Clinical dermatology: a color guide to diagnosis and therapy (2nd ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. p. Inside front cover. ISBN 0-8016-2465-7.