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  • Dermatology
  • Psychodermatology
  • Public Health

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  • Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are widely used anti-inflammatory agents in dermatology.
  • Topical Corticosteroid Phobia (TOPICOP) scale facilitates assessment of patient fear regarding TCS.
  • Understanding the prevalence and sources of steroid phobia is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the extent of topical corticosteroid phobia among dermatology patients.
  • To identify common sources of patient information regarding TCS.
  • To assess patient trust in different information sources for TCS.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted on dermatology outpatients.
  • The TOPICOP scale was administered to assess steroid phobia.
  • Information sources and trust levels were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • A total of 186 surveys were analyzed, revealing moderate steroid phobia.
  • Female gender was significantly associated with higher scores in fear and behavior domains.
  • Dermatologists were the most frequent and trusted source of information on TCS.

Conclusions:

  • Steroid phobia is prevalent in dermatology settings, with notable gender-specific differences.
  • Dermatologists serve as the primary and most trusted source of information for topical corticosteroids.
  • Interventions to address steroid phobia should consider patient demographics and information-seeking behaviors.