[Periodic application of topical corticosteroids. Practicability and therapeutic value in daily practice]

Therapeutic efficacy and practicability of an interval treatment were investigated in a multi-center study in a total of 1573 patients with psoriasis or eczema, respectively. Fluocortolone monohydrate as Syracort and Syracerin as steroid-free "partner drug" were applied at 4-/3-day intervals. The findings and established results substantiate equivalent therapeutic success in comparison with consistent treatment. Starting from the premise that the risk of steroidinduced skin lesions can be reduced, if not avoided, by interval application of topical corticosteroids one may consider steroid application at intervals as superior to consistent therapy.