Titlebook: A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology; Use, Misuse and Abus Koushik Lahiri Book 2018 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018

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Koushik LahiriTopical corticosteroids have been available for more than six decades during which they have completely changed the face of therapy of dermatological disorders.Despite being the most useful drug for s

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-29370-6ds. The first use of corticosteroids was in the form of adrenal extracts which was reported in 1930 by Swingle et al. In the same year, Tadeus Reichstein in Zurich; Edward Kendall at the Mayo Clinic, USA; and Oskar Wintersteiner at Columbia had been able to isolate small amount of active steroid fro

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Denis Loveridge,Cristiano Cagninocal activity have been developed over the years, with a focus to develop drugs with high efficacy locally and minimum risk for adverse drug reactions. They are available in a number of formulations. Their therapeutic effects are a result of their anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, vasoconstricti

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Denis Loveridge,Cristiano Cagninferred to as the “magic molecules”. On extensive literature search, we have found substantial evidences in favour of using topical corticosteroids in atopic eczema, localized vitiligo, psoriasis (both scalp and non-scalp), chronic hand eczema and localized bullous pemphigoid. However, contrary to co

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The brain, behavior, and mental health,t and nipple area or can present in generalized form during this period. These dermatoses could be the cause of cessation of breastfeeding in mother. Topical corticosteroid is the mainstay of therapy in such dermatosis. The advantage that topical corticosteroids offer should not be denied to the pat

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H. David Banta,Annetine Gelijns of topical steroids elsewhere. Indications, contra-indications, use in poorly defined conditions with questionable benefit and in formulations which are inappropriate are worth considering in this set of disorders. Rational use of the drug in the correct indication, formulation, strength and durati

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Medical Technologies in the Homed parents regarding the use and its adverse effects which have led to steroid phobia. Topical corticosteroid can be used safely in children at the appropriate dose and duration but if misused can lead to local and systemic side effects. Hence it should be carefully prescribed with proper indications