Topical Steroids Exam Questions and Answers (Solved Papers) What is the potency of Class 1, 2, 3-4, and 5-7 steroids? -
Correct Answers ✅-class 1: very high potency
-class 2: high potency
-class 3-4: medium potency
-class 5-7: low potency
Potency is related to ______ ability? - Correct Answers ✅- vasoconstricting Where are low potency topical steroids applied? - Correct Answers ✅-face, genitals, armpits, skin folds, children Where are medium potency topical steroids applied? - Correct Answers ✅-trunk, arms, legs Where are (very) high potency topical steroids applied? - Correct Answers ✅-resistant conditions, palms, soles of feet Product Selection - Correct Answers ✅-equal vasoconstriction does NOT suggest equivalence -therapeutic efficacy varies among product >additions to vehicles (propylene glycol, urea, or salicylic acid) >steroid salt 1 / 2
Topical Steroids Exam Questions and Answers (Solved Papers) >fluorination >vehicle selected What determines formulation selection? - Correct Answers
✅-availability: creams, lotions, ointments, gels, foams,
sprays
-potency: ointments > creams > lotions
-choice depends on condition and area of treatment
>creams: good for most areas
>lotions/gels/foams: areas with hair (lotions is also good for
weeping areas subject to chafing)
>ointments: dry, scaly lesions
What are examples of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses?
- Correct Answers ✅-contact dermatitis
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-atopic dermatitis -eczema -insect bites -localized burns -psoriasis -sunburns