Topical corticosteroids.
Topical corticosteroids are agents having equivalent action to the natural  hormone cortisol produced by the adrenal cortex. In pharmacology, cortisol is also called hydrocortisone. Corticosteroids are often referred to as steroids but this term is not very successful, since it can be confusing. Thus, it must be cleared that steroids are absolutely different than anabolic steroids. The latest are derivatives of the male hormone testosterone and are used or more correctly abused by athletes and bodybuilders for physical gains, whereas topical steroids are typically used to ease the symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
Depending on the strength, topical steroids preparations are categorized in four classes, such as very potent, potent, moderate and mild.
Progressively more potent topical corticosteroids may be needed in a prolonged treatment scheme, in order the expected results to be achieved. As it commonly happens, stronger topical corticosteroids are more likely to cause side-effects. These may be skin atrophy, stretch marks, skin discoloration and in heavy and prolonged usage, impaired function of the adrenal glands. In general, topical corticosteroids should be considered relatively safe, providing they are applied, according to a physician’s instructions.
Topical corticosteroids can be found in the market as creams, ointments, lotions and gels.
Below you can find the topical steroids that are mentioned in various sections on this site. The list includes a large portion of the most commonly prescribed drugs of this category. If you want to find a particular topical corticosteroid online, click the relevant link in the right column.
 A valid prescription may be required for your medication purchase.
We strongly recommend generic forms of a medicine, whenever they are available, rather than brand-names. A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name one in dosage, safety, strength, the way it is taken, quality, performance and intended use. The big advantage is that a generic drug can be up to 80% less expensive in comparison to an equivalent brand-named counterpart. Today almost half of all prescriptions are filled with generic medicines. For more information about generic drugs you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on this site.
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