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Use and abuse of topical corticosteroids in infections of the skin and related structures.
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Abstract
Topical corticosteroids have improved the management of many inflammatory skin diseases, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. However, these medications are associated with certain adverse effects that are potentially serious. The potent anti-inflammatory actions of these drugs increase susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections, and therefore may preclude them from use when infection is the known cause of the disease. In addition, children may be more vulnerable than adults to systemic effects of topical corticosteroids because percutaneous absorption is ...
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Psoriasis unresponsive to topical corticosteroids improvised with high concentration tacalcitol ointment.(Washington Whispers)(Author Abstract)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...previously been unresponsive to topical corticosteroids. Tacalcitol is one of the active...response to mid-strength or potent topical corticosteroids after three weeks of treatment...against psoriasis lesions which topical corticosteroids have failed to improve. Katayama...
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Genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is a condition that responds to high potency topical steroids.(Washington Whispers)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...that had been treated with topical corticosteroids, vulval LS that had not received topical corticosteroids, and histologically normal...This data suggest that topical corticosteroids have an effect on cell cycle...
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Factors affecting prescription of ultra-high potency topical corticosteroids in skin disease: an analysis of US national practice data.
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...prescribing patterns of Class I topical corticosteroids in patients with skin disease...visits for skin disease, Class I topical corticosteroids were prescribed in nearly 3% of...treatment has been the use of topical corticosteroids. Topical corticosteroids are ...
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The position not the presence of the halogen in corticosteroids influences potency and side effects.
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; Abstract Many topical corticosteroids currently on the market...in the development of topical corticosteroids for inflammatory dermatoses...-, and tri-halogenated topical corticosteroids available (Table 1...
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Combination topical therapy for the treatment of psoriasis.
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...visible signs and symptoms. Currently, topical corticosteroids remain a pivotal treatment due to...improve a patient's quality of life. Topical Corticosteroids Topical corticosteroids have been a mainstay of psoriasis...
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Tacrolimus ointment effective for lichen sclerosus.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...therapy except for emollients, topical corticosteroids, or intralesional corticosteroids...had been previously treated with topical corticosteroids. Fourteen patients were either...for vulvar LS is ultra-potent topical corticosteroids for a period of 3 months to help...
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Rationale for the use of topical corticosteroids in melasma.(Articles)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...after 3 months of therapy. A significant concern is that topical corticosteroids used alone in this setting, especially on the face...rosacea-like erythemas, acne, and perioral dermatitis. Topical corticosteroids, however, including low-potency fluocinolone acetonide...
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Etanercept and recalcitrant acrodermatitis continua of Hallopeau.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the editor)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...reported that etanercept in combination with acitretin and topical corticosteroids resulted in a significant and prolonged clinical relief...mg/d (DDS, dapsone, 4-4' diaminodiphenyl sulfone) and topical corticosteroids. (2) This treatment was well-tolerated and efficacious...
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Medication and health care service utilization related to depressive symptoms in older adults with psoriasis.(ARTICLES)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...older adults with psoriasis using topical corticosteroids therapy and enrolled in a Medicare...non-steroidal agents are available, topical corticosteroids appear to be the mainstay of psoriasis...that 85% of physicians indicate topical corticosteroids as their first choice (10). ...
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Topical tacrolimus 0.1% improves symptoms of hand dermatitis in patients treated with a prednisone taper.(Report)
Magazine article from: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
; ...therapies include mid-to-high-potency topical corticosteroids and the liberal use of emollients...could provide an alternative to topical corticosteroids and complement the short-term...prior to the study; not using topical corticosteroids, nonsteroidal immunosuppressants...
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