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Topical corticosteroids usage in dermatology.

R Uppal1, S C Sharma, S R Bhowmik

  • 1Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Therapy, and Toxicology
|February 1, 1991
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This study on topical corticosteroid prescriptions found potent steroids were frequently used. However, prescription details like quantity and duration were often missing, highlighting a need for standardized prescribing practices.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Topical corticosteroids are mainstays in dermatological treatment.
  • Optimizing their use requires precise prescription details.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit the prescribing patterns of topical corticosteroids.
  • To identify common practices and areas for improvement in prescription details.

Main Methods:

  • Random audit of written prescriptions for 200 dermatology outpatients.
  • Data collection on potency, quantity, frequency, duration, and site of application.

Main Results:

  • Potent topical steroids were prescribed in 43% of patients.
  • Prescription details were inconsistently documented: quantity (4%), frequency (77%), site (69%), and duration (55%).

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Conclusions:

  • Common use of potent topical steroids necessitates careful prescribing.
  • Inconsistent documentation of key prescription parameters indicates a need for clearer guidelines and improved prescribing habits.