Open AccessMisuse of topical corticosteroids: A clinical study of adverse effects
Author(s) -
Vivek Kumar Dey
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5178.142486
Subject(s) - medicine , adverse effect , melasma , dermatology , acne , psychological intervention , psychiatry
Misuse of topical corticosteroids is a widespread phenomenon among young people in India, especially women. The practice is associated with significant adverse effects and poor awareness of these effects among the general public.