Are the Topical Corticosteroids Similar

The common question tickles the mind as to whether all the topical Corticosteroids are similar? The answer is simply ‘No’. Once the decision gets finalized about using either topical or systemic corticosteroid therapy, the next step oozes out is to finalize the potency of the corticosteroid. Low potency corticosteroid’s usage is for facial lesions, small lesions or for kids. Potent corticosteroids’ usage is for lesions on body excluding the groin, genital area or under the arm. Now for the high potency corticosteroids, well, they are used for only a short span of time.

Are the Topical Corticosteroids Similar