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A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in DermatologyEthical Use of Topical Corticosteroids

A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology: Ethical Use of Topical Corticosteroids [Topical corticosteroids are very useful drugs in the treatment of various inflammatory and pigmentary dermatoses. However, they are susceptible to overuse and misuse by virtue of their anti-inflammatory and pigment-lightening properties. It is therefore important for all clinicians to keep in mind the ethical underpinnings of the basic tenets of topical corticosteroid use. Basic aspects of medical ethics like truth telling, patient autonomy, and non-malfeasance are discussed in the context of topical corticosteroid use, so that prescribers can be aware of the potential pitfalls that lie in their way. The broad clinical prerequisites of ethical topical corticosteroid use are also dealt with briefly.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in DermatologyEthical Use of Topical Corticosteroids

Editors: Lahiri, Koushik
Saraswat, Abir
Springer Journals — May 18, 2017
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Publisher
Springer Singapore
Copyright
© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
ISBN
978-981-10-4608-7
Pages
73 –79
DOI
10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_5
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Abstract

[Topical corticosteroids are very useful drugs in the treatment of various inflammatory and pigmentary dermatoses. However, they are susceptible to overuse and misuse by virtue of their anti-inflammatory and pigment-lightening properties. It is therefore important for all clinicians to keep in mind the ethical underpinnings of the basic tenets of topical corticosteroid use. Basic aspects of medical ethics like truth telling, patient autonomy, and non-malfeasance are discussed in the context of topical corticosteroid use, so that prescribers can be aware of the potential pitfalls that lie in their way. The broad clinical prerequisites of ethical topical corticosteroid use are also dealt with briefly.]

Published: May 18, 2017

Keywords: Topical corticosteroids; Adverse effets; Medical ethics

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