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A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in DermatologyTopical Corticosteroids: Pharmacology

A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology: Topical Corticosteroids: Pharmacology [Topical corticosteroids are widely used for inflammatory and hyperproliferative disorders in dermatology. Numerous topical corticosteroids with high local activity have been developed over the years, with a focus to develop drugs with high efficacy locally and minimum risk for adverse drug reactions. They are available in a number of formulations. Their therapeutic effects are a result of their anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, vasoconstrictive and anti-proliferative actions. An appropriate topical corticosteroid is selected on the basis of the dermatological condition to be treated, patient-related factors and the physicochemical properties of the drug. Their use is associated with mainly local adverse drug reactions, but prolonged use and/or use of high-potency topical corticosteroids may cause systemic effects.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in DermatologyTopical Corticosteroids: Pharmacology

Editors: Lahiri, Koushik
Kwatra, Gagandeep; Mukhopadhyay, Sandip
Springer Journals — May 18, 2017
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Springer Singapore
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© Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018
ISBN
978-981-10-4608-7
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11 –22
DOI
10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_2
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Abstract

[Topical corticosteroids are widely used for inflammatory and hyperproliferative disorders in dermatology. Numerous topical corticosteroids with high local activity have been developed over the years, with a focus to develop drugs with high efficacy locally and minimum risk for adverse drug reactions. They are available in a number of formulations. Their therapeutic effects are a result of their anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, vasoconstrictive and anti-proliferative actions. An appropriate topical corticosteroid is selected on the basis of the dermatological condition to be treated, patient-related factors and the physicochemical properties of the drug. Their use is associated with mainly local adverse drug reactions, but prolonged use and/or use of high-potency topical corticosteroids may cause systemic effects.]

Published: May 18, 2017

Keywords: Topical corticosteroids; Anti-inflammatory; Anti-proliferative; Potency

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