BACKGROUND: The ubiquity of social media has ushered in an era where uncontrolled
content sharing extends to all subjects, including sensitive topics such as medication …

Introduction: Skin-blanching assay has been established as a surrogate method for
assessing bioequivalence of topical corticosteroids. This study aimed to apply the skin …

Methods This cross-sectional study utilized an online survey to collect data. Knowledge was
assessed through three dimensions: indications, proper use, and adverse reactions …

Background: Topical corticosteroids are the first line of treatment for many dermatological
disorders. Patients frequently have excessive concerns about the side effects of steroids and …

Background: Topical corticosteroids are most frequently used to treat various inflammatory
skin conditions. However, a lack of awareness regarding proper use can lead to ineffective …

Topical corticoids and oatmeal are widely used to treat dermatologic diseases. Adverse drug
reactions of topical corticoids (ADRs) are frequent, especially in long treatments or with …

Topical corticosteroids are potent preferable drug of choice in dermatology, but its abuse
and misuse are increasing. People tend to use topical corticosteroids for instant relief from …

Prescription drug misuse has emerged as a significant problem over the past decade,
particularly topical corticosteroids for skin lightening. This study aimed to assess the misuse …

Topical steroid (TS) is an artificial form of the biological corticosteroid, which is synthesized
in the adrenal gland, specifically in the cortex [1]. For many skin-related conditions, topical …

Prescription drug misuse has emerged as a significant problem over the past decade,
particularly topical corticosteroids for skin lightening. This study aimed to assess the misuse …