Potency Class Topical corticosteroid Formulation Superpotent I Clobetasol propionate Cream, 0.05% Diflorasone diacetate Ointment, 0.05% Potent II Amcinonide Ointment, 0.1% Betamethasone dipropionate Ointment, 0.05% Desoximetasone Cream or ointment, 0.025% Fluocinonide…
Fig. 18.1 List of topical corticosteroids according to their potency [1] Common conditions where topical steroids are prescribed (alone or in combination with other medications) [1] are as follows: Psoriasis…
Diseases very responsive to topical steroids Diseases less responsive to topical corticosteroids Diseases where steroids are not first line agentsa Atopic dermatitis Vitiligo Genital pruritus Seborrhoeic dermatitis Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and…
Fig. 14.1 Classic presentation of tinea corporis with an annular appearance and erythematous, scaly border With the increasing, widespread, unsupervised, and self-prescribed application of steroids, we are noticing the sea…
Side effect Medical treatment Procedural treatment Acne/acneiform eruptions Topical anti-acne treatment as per severity of acne—benzoyl peroxide, adapalene Comedone extraction Chemical peels Intense pulsed light Telangiectasia and rosacea Topical brimonidine…
Fig. 16.1 Prior to discontinuation/2 months later/7 months later/12 months later Looking at the rash in the series of photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Fig. 16.1, the dermatological diagnosis would clearly…
Fig. 32.1 The number of ICSRs due to steroid substances Fig. 32.2 Age-wise distribution of ICSRs due to steroids Fig. 32.3 Gender-wise distribution of ICSRs Fig. 32.4 System organ class-wise…
Level Issue involved Action needed Bureaucratic red tape • Loopholes in schedule H permitting over-the-counter sale of TCs Modify the schedule • Approval of irrational drug combinations containing TCs Ban…
Fig. 19.1 Steroid acne Topical steroids have wide use in dermatology in many dermatoses and dermatitis. Major use of topical steroids are in pruritus, psoriasis vulgaris, asteatotic eczema, nummular dermatitis,…
Eczema Atopic dermatitis Seb. dermatitis Contact dermatitis Diaper dermatitis Photosensitive eczema Other eczemas Papulosquamous disorders Psoriasis Lichen planus Autoimmune disorders Alopecia areata Vitiligo Lupus Blistering disorders Epidermolysis bullosa Pemphigus Bullous…
