Topical Corticosteroid Potency Chart

Class I (Super Potent) Clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream/ointment Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% optimized Use: Maximum 2 weeks, limited surface area Class II (Potent) Fluocinonide 0.05% cream/ointment Desoximetasone 0.25% cream Use: Moderate disease, thick plaques Class III (Upper Mid-Strength) Triamcinolone acetonide 0.5% cream Mometasone furoate 0.1% ointment Class IV-V (Mid-Strength) Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% cream Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% cream Use: Body, moderate disease Class VI (Mild) Desonide 0.05% cream Alclometasone 0.05% cream Use: Face, intertriginous areas Class VII (Least Potent) Hydrocortisone 1-2.5% Use: Sensitive areas, mild disease, maintenance