Therefore, a very potent topical steroid once daily should not be used for longer
than 4 weeks, or a potent preparation for 8 weeks and, if repeated, it should be after a gap of 4 weeks.This usage would apply to lesions on the trunk,limbs and scalp, but potent preparations should not be used in the flexures or on the face, where a mild corticosteroid such as 1% hydrocortisone only should be offered. Creams are more suitable for weeping lesions and ointments for dry, scaly or lichenified rashes .