A drug may be classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition. Each drug can be classified into one or more drug classes.
Topical steroids (corticosteroids) are extremely effective anti-inflammatory agents. They suppress various parts of the inflammatory reaction. Topical steroids are available as ointments, creams, gels, lotions, solutions, aerosols and in other forms that can be applied locally, on the skin. Different topical steroids have different potency ranging from mild to very potent topical steroids. Topical steroids are used to treat inflammatory conditions (not related to an infection) of the skin.
