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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
Systemic glucocorticosteroid therapy in dermatology
D C Hilton1, L C Williams, L T Nesbitt
1Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA, USA.
Abstract:
Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been frequently used for a number of dermatologic conditions since the early 1950s. These drugs continue to be very efficacious, yet there are serious side effects associated with their long-term use. Significant complications produced by GCS can be minimized by proper management and precautions. All health care professionals should be aware of these strategies and nursing personnel can play a vital role in helping patients adhere to the guidelines of preventing adverse events.
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