Class II – Potent / High Potency

These are very strong steroids typically used for stubborn inflammation that doesn’t respond to lower classes. While slightly less powerful than Class 1, they still come with significant risks of withdrawal.

Amcinonide 0.1% – Cyclocort (US)

Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% – Diprosone, Diprolene AF (US), Sernivo

Desoximetasone 0.25% cream; 0.05% gel – Topicort (US/Canada)

Fluocinonide 0.05% – Lidex (US), generic international equivalents, Vanos

Halcinonide 0.1% – Halog (US/UK), Metosyn (UK)

This information was gathered from trusted medical and dermatology sources to help you better understand your medications:

• National Eczema Association

• National Psoriasis Foundation

• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

• EczemaGuide.ca

• Medscape

Note: Each medication listed may appear under multiple brand names globally. This guide includes international variants where available.