Topical Corticosteroids Misuse: A Burning Issue

Saraswoti Neupane

doi:10.3126/njdvl.v17i1.23116

Abstract

Since the introduction of hydrocortisone into dermatology, a tremendous development has occurred in the field of topical corticosteroids. With the growing use of topical corticosteroids, a serious concern for its misuse is to be highlighted. This matter is of a great concern. Proper guidelines and legislation on the use of topical corticosteroids are warranted to combat this serious issue.

Highlights

Since the introduction of hydrocortisone into dermatology, a tremendous development has occurred in the field of topical corticosteroids
The history of use of topical cor costeroid into dermatology started from Hydrocor sone which was ini ally named as “compound F” in 1952.1 Since there has been a tremendous development in the field of topical cor costeroids and today we have different classes of topical cor costeroids in our dermatological therapeu c armamentarium
Topical cor costeroids have been used in dermatological prac ces for various uses such as an -inflammatory, an -pruri c, or other ac ons

Summary

Introduction

Since the introduction of hydrocortisone into dermatology, a tremendous development has occurred in the field of topical corticosteroids. The history of use of topical cor costeroid into dermatology started from Hydrocor sone which was ini ally named as “compound F” in 1952.1 Since there has been a tremendous development in the field of topical cor costeroids and today we have different classes of topical cor costeroids in our dermatological therapeu c armamentarium.

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