Open AccessSelection of an effective topical corticosteroid
Author(s) -
Tim Aung,
Sandy Tin Aung
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.421
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 2208-794X
pISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-07-20-5507
Subject(s) - potency , medicine , corticosteroid , adverse effect , intensive care medicine , dermatology , pharmacology , surgery , chemistry , biochemistry , in vitro
There are different topical corticosteroid (TCS) agents and potencies available to treat various dermatological disorders. There have been a number of publications on steroid phobia among general practitioners and patients, resulting in non-adherence and unresolved skin conditions, affecting patients' quality of life and healthcare costs.