Topical Corticosteroid Abuse in Dermatology

Over the counter medication: a study among dermatology outpatients

“…However they are considered as double edged sword drugs i.e., invaluable but need careful handling by the provider and the recipient for safe and effective use. 5 Because of their property of producing bleaching and anti-inflammatory effect, they have been misused frequently. 6 The main reason for such misuse in our country is its free availability as an OTC medication.…”

Use of topical steroids in dermatology: A questionnaire based study

“…More than half of the externally prescribed patients received ultrahigh potency steroids for tinea. In the study by Mishra et al .,[ 18 ] patients prescribed potent steroids by non-dermatologists suffered more adverse reactions than those prescribed by dermatologists. The authors attributed this to the lack of knowledge about potency and indications for using steroids, on the part of non-dermatologists.…”

Topical Corticosteroids - A Great Challenge to Avoid Misuse on Face

“…The clinical effects as well as some side effects of steroids are due to anti inflammatory, anti proliferative and immunosuppressive effects. [2] Topical steroids are misused both by prescribing personnel and patient themselves, as it gives instant relief to signs and symptoms.…”

“…Not only developing countries like India and Africa but even developed countries like United States of America is also facing the problem of TCS abuse. [2] MATERIAL AND METHODS This observational was study conducted among outdoor patients at MGMSC Khaneri, Rampur: a peripheral health institute of Himachal Pradesh over a period of six months (January to June 2016). A total of 412 patients irrespective of age/sex; who had history of TCS misuse over face for more than one month and who had developed at least one side effect of TCS misuse over the face were enrolled for this study.…”