Treat infection if present; discontinue if infection persists or worsens. Do not use near eyes, or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic use.

0.1% cream Moderate-potency steroids, such as Alphatrex (betamethasone dipropionate) 0.05% cream The effectiveness of topical steroid creams tends to increase with strength, as do the side effects.