The most potent topical coicosteroid is:: (A) Hydrocoison butyrate cream 0.1%, (B) Betamethasone Valerate cream 0.1%, (C) Clobetasol propionate cream 0.5%, (D) Clobetasone butyrate cream 0.5%
Answer is B. The most potent topical coicosteroid is betamethasone. It is similar to dexamethasone. used for eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash (REF.Essential of medical pharmacology K D TRIPATHI 6 Edition - Page No 282)