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Which class of topical steroid has less side effect ? and which class is safe to use and which brand is best ?
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See answer: Topical corticosteroids are classed by potency: Low, Medium, High. Generally if your applying to your face it's advised to use a lower potency. There is no "best" brand. Most physicians get comfortable with using 1 or 2 creams in each potency group. The following article goes into detail about topical steroid creams: http://bit.ly/1L2p291
Answered 10/8/2015
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