Topical corticosteroids abuse: A clinical study of cutaneous adverse effects

Background: Topical corticosteroids (TC) are one of the most widely used agents in dermatology practice. Misuse of these agents may lead to a wide range of adverse effects. Aim: This study was conducted to assess the magnitude of abuse of topical corticosteroids (TC) and clinical patterns of cutaneo...

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Published in:	Indian Journal of Dermatology
Main Authors:	Soniya Meena, Lalit Kumar Gupta, Ashok Kumar Khare, Manisha Balai, Asit Mittal, Sharad Mehta, Garima Bhatri
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Subjects:	Corticosteroid abuse tinea incognito topical corticosteroids topical steroid-dependent facies
Online Access:	http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2017;volume=62;issue=6;spage=567;epage=567;aulast=Meena

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