Topical corticosteroids are typically used to ease the symptoms of inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.
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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.

Brand name

Generic name

Class

Form

Strength

Source

Aristocort R

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Potent

Cream

0.10%

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Betaderm

Betamethasone valerate

Potent

Scalp Lotion
Ointment
Cream

0.05%
0.10%

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Betnovate

 

See Betaderm

Celestoderm

 

See Betaderm

Clobex

Clobetasol propionate

Very potent

Lotion
Shampoo

0.05%

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Cutivate

Fluticasone propionate

Potent

Cream

0.05%

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Dermovate

Clobetasol propionate

Very potent

Scalp Lotion

0.05%

find online

Ointment
Cream

find online
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Diprolene

Betamethasone dipropionate

Potent

Lotion
Ointment
Cream

0.05%

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Diprosalic

Betamethasone dipropionate/Salicyclic acid

Potent

Lotion
Ointment

0.05mg/3%

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Diprosone

Betamethasone dipropionate

Potent

Lotion
Ointment
Cream

0.05%

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Elocon

Mometasone furoate

Potent

Cream

0.10%

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Halog

Halcinonide

Very potent

Ointment
Cream

0.10%

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Kenalog

Triamcinolone Acetonide

Potent

Cream

0.10%

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Lidex

Fluocinonide

Very potent

Ointment
Cream

0.05%

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find online

Lyderm

Fluocinonide

Very potent

Ointment
Cream
Gel

0.05%

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find online
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Nerisone

Diflucortolone

Potent

Ointment
Cream

0.10%

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Prevex B

 

See Betaderm

Synalar

Fluocinolone Acetonide

Potent

Ointment
Solution

0.025%
0.01%

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Temovate

Clobetasol

Very potent

Cream

0.05%

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Topicort

Desoximetasone

Potent

Mild

Cream
Ointment
Cream
Gel

0.25%
0.05%

find online
find online
find online
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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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