Topical compositions and methods for making and using same

A gel composition consisting essentially of from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.5 wt % fluticasone, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, from about 15 wt % to about 25 wt % of a glycol solvent, from about 0.75 wt % to about 2.25 wt % of a hydroxyl cellulose, from about 1 wt % to less than about 10 wt % of a polysorbate solubilizing agent, from about 1 wt % to less than about 10 wt % of a second solubilizing agent, optionally a third solubilizing agent, and optionally one or more of:

• a diluent, a pH adjuster, a chelating agent, a preservative, a fragrance, and a coloring agent;
• wherein the gel composition contains no alkyl alcohol.