Subcorneal pustular dermatosis in pregnancy: A rare presentation and excellent response to topical steroid.
Published in Dermatologic therapy
Magnitude, characteristics and consequences of topical steroid misuse in rural North India: an observational study among...
Published in BMJ Open
Introduction Current evidence indicates an alarming increase in topical steroid (TS) misuse in India. Data regarding the magnitude and characteristics of this problem in rural India, where 68% of the population resides, are insufficient. This study analyses the magnitude, causes, characteristics and consequences of TS misuse in rural India. It also...
The impact of allergic rhinitis on gastrointestinal disorders among young adults.
Published in Journal of evaluation in clinical practice
An association between allergic rhinitis (AR) and digestive diseases (DDs) has been reported; however, studies have only focused on the prevalence of DDs in populations of patients with AR. In individuals with specific DDs, the impact of AR on the frequency of clinical visits for each DD has not been studied. Moreover, the association between topic...
Comparative Evaluation of Topical Corticosteroid and Moisturizer in the Prevention of Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer R...
Published in Indian Journal of Dermatology
Background: Radiodermatitis is a frequent side effect of breast cancer radiotherapy (RT). Treating radiation oncologist should know the prevention and treatment of every grade of radiodermatitis. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the topical corticosteroid and moisturizer usage in breast cancer RT. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients wit...
Transzonular Triamcinolone-Moxifloxacin Versus Topical Drops for the Prophylaxis of Postoperative Inflammation After Cat...
Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of an intraoperative transzonular injection of triamcinolone-moxifloxacin (Imprimis' Tri-Moxi 15 mg/1 mg/mL) to topical drops in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Methods: Between January 2017 and October 2017, patients undergoing phacoemulsification cataract surgery by a single surgeon at the Penn St...
A survey on awareness of the "finger-tip unit" and medication guidance for the use of topical steroids among community p...
Published in Drug discoveries & therapeutics
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic, pruritic inflammatory skin condition. AD is most commonly treated with topical corticosteroids, and the finger-tip unit (FTU) should be used as a guideline for the amount to be used per application. In this study, we investigated the adequacy of pharmacists' instructions on the amount of topical steroids ...
Pseudotumor cerebri induced by topical application of steroid: a case report
Published in The Journal of International Medical Research
A 19-year-old man visited the neurology clinic for evaluation of a headache and pulsating tinnitus that he had experienced for 2 months. A neurological examination was normal, except for bilateral disc swelling. His medical history was notable for recently diagnosed psoriasis for which he had been applying topical hydrocortisone 2.5% three to four ...
[Topical Treatment of Pruritic Skin Disease and the Role of Community Pharmacists].
Published in Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
Itching, or pruritus, can be defined as an unpleasant sensation that evokes the desire to scratch. Pruritus is most commonly associated with a primary skin disorder such as atopic dermatitis (AD), psoriasis, etc., and can have a major impact on the quality of life of those patients. Itch-induced scratching can further damage the skin barrier, leadi...
Topical 0.25% desoximetasone spray efficacy for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis: a randomized clinical trial.
Published in The Journal of dermatological treatment
Clinical Trial was registered at clinicaltrial.gov: NCT01206387.
Topical high potency steroid proclaimed optimal therapy for bullous pemphigoid in the elderly.
Published in Dermatologic therapy
