Which of the following topical steroids is the most potent?
Halobetasol propionate
Fluticasone
Hydrocortisone
Triamcinolone acetonide
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Halobetasol propionate Classification of topical steroids based on potencyClass 1(Super potent)Clobetasol propionate ointment and cream 0.5%Betamethasone dipropionate ointment 0.05%Halobetasol propionate ointment and cream 0.05%Class 2(Highly potent)Mometasone furoate ointment 0.1%Class 3(Potent)Betamethasone dipropionate cream 0.05%Fluticasone propionate ointment 0.05%Class 4(Moderately potent)Fluocinolone acetonide ointment 0.025%Fluticasone propionate cream 0.05%Mometasone furoate cream 0.1%Class 5(Moderately potent)Betamethasone valerate cream 0.1%Hydrocortisone butyrate cream 0.1%Class 6(Mildly potent)Desonide cream 0.05%Fluocinolone acetonide solution 0.05%Class 7(Least potent)Dexamethasone cream 0.1%Hydrocortisone 1%
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