Growing Menace of Topical Corticosteroids Misuse

Authors

  • Dr. Jigisha A. Marwale
  • Dr. Vishal Indurkar
  • Dr. Mithila Gadekar
  • Dr. Nausheen Syed
  • Dr. Ramesh Gosavi

Keywords:

Topical corticosteroids, Misuse/abuse, ITATSA

Abstract

The scenario of Indian Dermatology is conspicuously marred by numerous vices. One such prevalent vice being the unbridled use of topical corticosteroids for various situations and the accompanying rise in the patients presenting with adverse effects of topical corticosteroids. This review article aims to highlight the rampant steroid abuse in the field of Dermatology and the steps undertaken to curb the same.

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Published

2018-06-13

How to Cite

Marwale, D. J. A. ., Indurkar, D. V., Gadekar , D. M. ., Syed, D. N., & Gosavi, D. R. (2018). Growing Menace of Topical Corticosteroids Misuse. VIMS Health Science Journal, 5(2), 92–94. Retrieved from https://vimshsj.edu.in/index.php/main/article/view/239

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2018): June

Section

Review Articles
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