Open AccessPrescription and usage pattern of topical corticosteroids among out-patient attendees with dermatophyte infections and its analysis: A cross-sectional, survey-based study
Author(s) -
Raju G Chaudhary,
Santoshdev P Rathod,
Ashish Jagati,
Kalgi Baxi,
Akshay Ambasana,
Disha Patel
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian dermatology online journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-5673
pISSN - 2229-5178
DOI - 10.4103/idoj.idoj_335_18
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatophyte , medical prescription , clobetasol propionate , topical steroid , dermatology , pharmacy , cross sectional study , family medicine , pharmacology , pathology , psoriasis
There is scarce scientific data on topical corticosteroids (TCS) prescription by non-dermatologists including registered medical practitioners, ayurvedic, homeopathic practitioners, and over-the-counter (OTC) use of TCS-containing creams.