Open AccessKnowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding topical corticosteroids in a sample of pharmacy students: A cross sectional survey
Author(s) -
Karalikkattil T. Ashique,
Feroze Kaliyadan,
Shilpa Mohan,
Shreya Vijayan,
Dilip Chandrasekhar
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_143_18
Subject(s) - medicine , pharmacy , cross sectional study , sample (material) , family medicine , medical education , chromatography , pathology , chemistry
The abuse and misuse of topical corticosteroids, especially over the face, is an increasing problem encountered by dermatologists in India. Lack of patient awareness and the ease of obtaining topical corticosteroids without a prescription are important underlying factors. As the first point of contact, the pharmacist has an important role in controlling topical corticosteroid abuse.