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Corticosteroids, topical, high potency

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

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