Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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A look at topical steroid potency (including a memory tool to remember them), including topical steroid preparations. We also cover topical steroid effects and topical steroid withdrawal, as well as fingertip units.

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Video Timestamps:
0:00 What do Topical Steroids do?
2:09 Topical Steroid Preparations
4:06 Fingertip Units Explained
4:45 Treatment Principles & Topical Steroid Withdrawal

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