Class IV – Mid-Strength

Often used for longer-term treatment or on sensitive areas of the body, these steroids are considered safer—but that doesn’t mean they’re risk-free. Prolonged use can still lead to skin thinning and withdrawal reactions.

Clocortolone pivalate 0.1% – Cloderm (US/international)

Fluocinolone acetonide 0.025% – Synalar, Derma-Smoothe FS, Capex shampoo (US/intl)

Flurandrenolide 0.05% – Cordran (US/intl)

Hydrocortisone valerate 0.2% – Westcort (US); HydroVal (intl)

Mometasone furoate 0.1% – Elocon (also in Class III depending on potency grouping)

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