Rational use of topical corticosteroids
- Author:
- No author available
- Journal Title:
- INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY
- Issue:
- 6
- DOI:
- 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4173.2009.06.011
- Key Word:
- 糖皮质激素类;投药;局部;方法;Glucocorticoids;Administration,topical;Methods
Abstract： Topical corticosteroids are an important treatment modalily for dermatoses. If used correctly, they are effective and safe with insignificant side effects. However, some patients overemphasize the side effects of topical steroids, confuse topical steroids of various potency, and equalize their side effects with those of systemic steroids, which may lead to insufficient application of steroids and unsatisfactory efficacy. A working group of dermatology experts in the United Kingdom have reached a consensus on the application of topical cortieosteroids. This article describes the principles for correct application of topical corticosteroids according to the consensus, so as to eliminate the fear for topical corticosteroids.
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