A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology : Use, Misuse and Abuse / edited by Koushik Lahiri.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Lahiri, Koushik, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Dermatology.

Medicine & Public Health.

Local Subjects:

Medicine & Public Health.

Dermatology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXI, 333 pages 152 illustrations in color)

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2018.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This treatise aims to fill up the lacuna and to contribute significantly to the dissemination of knowledge about the indication/contraindication, mechanism of action, ethical use, side-effects and various other facets related to topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids (TC) have greatly enhanced dermatologists' ability to effectively treat several difficult dermatoses. The available range of formulations and potencies allows them to flexibly treat all groups of patients, different phases of disease, and different anatomic sites. Improper/incomplete knowledge about topical corticosteroids' mechanism of action, indications, classifications, and contraindications has produced a rapid rise in the incidence of improper use of these drugs, which could potentially bring disrepute to this entire group of amazing drugs. Responsibility for disseminating proper knowledge regarding when, where, and how to use TC both to internists and patients primarily rests with dermatologists. In this regard, the benefits of rational and ethical use and the potential harm of overuse and misuse for nonmedical, especially cosmetic purposes, should be clearly conveyed before prescribing TC.

Contents:

Topical corticosteroid: development and evolution

Topical corticosteroid: pharmacology

Dermatological indications and usage of topical corticosteroid

Ethical use of topical corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroid during pregnancy: Indications, safety and precautions

Topical corticosteroid during breast feeding: Pros and cons

Topical corticosteroid: Use and misuse in pediatric age group

Topical steroid as cosmetic cream: A social background of steroid dermatitis

Rational and ethical use of topical corticosteroids based on safety and efficacy

Topical steroid damaged face topical steroid damaged groin Topical steroid damaged skin

The red skin syndromes

Topical steroid abuse: Indian perspective

Topical steroid abuse across the globe

Systemic side-effects of topical corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroid addiction and phobia

Side-effects of topical steroids

Treatment of topical steroid damaged skin

Topical steroids: Regulatory issues.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9789811046094

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