Topical corticosteroids in clinical practice

Topical corticosteroids are common medications prescribed for skin problems encountered in the primary care or dermatology clinic settings. As skin conditions comprise of around 20% of cases seen in primary care, this article written to guide readers, especially non-dermatologists on the appropriate...

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Main Authors: Devaraj, Navin Kumar, Abdul Rashid, Aneesa, Abdul Manap, Abdul Hadi, Nasir, Shaaira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2019
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82651/1/Topical%20corticosteroids%20.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/82651/
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Summary:Topical corticosteroids are common medications prescribed for skin problems encountered in the primary care or dermatology clinic settings. As skin conditions comprise of around 20% of cases seen in primary care, this article written to guide readers, especially non-dermatologists on the appropriate potency of topical corticosteroids to be chosen for skin problems of patients and to list the side effects both local and systemic.