(eBook) A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology by Koushik Lahiri

This is the PDF eBook version for A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology – Use, Misuse and Abuse by Koushik Lahiri

Table of Contents

Topical corticosteroid: development and evolution.- Topical corticosteroid: pharmacology.- Dermatological indications and usage of topical corticosteroid.- Ethical use of topical corticosteroids.- Topical corticosteroid during pregnancy: Indications, safety and precautions.- Topical corticosteroid during breast feeding: Pros and cons.- Topical corticosteroid: Use and misuse in pediatric age group.- Topical steroid as cosmetic cream: A social background of steroid dermatitis.- Rational and ethical use of topical corticosteroids based on safety and efficacy.- Topical steroid damaged face topical steroid damaged groin Topical steroid damaged skin.- The red skin syndromes.- Topical steroid abuse: Indian perspective.- Topical steroid abuse across the globe.- Systemic side-effects of topical corticosteroids.- Topical corticosteroid addiction and phobia.- Side-effects of topical steroids.- Treatment of topical steroid damaged skin.- Topical steroids: Regulatory issues.