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Most of the drugs in this group are preparations for topical use. Some few preparations for systemic use with clear dermatological applications, e.g. griseofulvin (antimycotic), retinoids (for treatment of acne) and psoralens and retinoids (for treatment of psoriasis) are classified in this group.

As a main rule, all topical corticosteroid preparations should be classified in this group. There are, however, some few exceptions:
Combinations of corticosteroids and antiinfectives for gynaecological use, see G01B.
Corticosteroids for local oral treatment, see A01AC.
Corticosteroids in combination with antifungals are classified in D01A.
Anti-acne preparations, see D10A.
Antihemorrhoidals with corticosteroids, see C05AA.
Corticosteroids for ophthalmological or otological use, see S - Sensory organs.

This group comprises combined corticosteroid/antibiotic preparations for dermatological use. The group is subdivided according to clinical potency, see D07A. Exceptions, see D07.
At each 5th level various antibiotics may occur.
Combinations of corticosteroids, gentamicin and imidazole and triazole derivatives are classified here. Combinations of corticosteroids and imidazole and triazole derivatives are classified in D01AC - Imidazole and triazole derivatives.

D07CA Corticosteroids, weak, combinations with antibiotics
D07CB Corticosteroids, moderately potent, combinations with antibiotics
D07CC Corticosteroids, potent, combinations with antibiotics
D07CD Corticosteroids, very potent, combinations with antibiotics