An Epidemiological Study on Topical Steroid Misuse in Various Dermatoses.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Topical corticosteroids, being one of the most frequently prescribed classes of drugs in clinical practice today, are very often subjected to misuse. A vast majority of the patients are unaware of the untoward effects that may arise even with the right administration of these drugs, Methods: A cross sectional epidemiological study will be conducted at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Sardar Patel Medical College, P.B.M. and associated group of hospitals, Bikaner to find out the incidence of topical steroid misuse in different dermatoses. Results: A total of 109711 new patients were recorded at dermatology OPD out of which 29220 (26.63%) patients had presented with TCs misuse and adverse effects. Maximum number of outdoor seen during month of July, August and September and minimum during December. Conclusion: The misuse of topical corticosteroids has a huge impact on dermatological practice as it is responsible for a signifi cant proportion of visits to dermatology Hospital.
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B. C. Ghiya
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