title: [Indications for corticotherapy in phlebology].
abstract: Corticosteroid therapy has not revolutionised phlebology but it is very useful in certain cases. The following indications are considered, with or without associated antibiotics : anaphylactic shock after sclerosant injections, chronic lymphangitis of the lower limbs, sclero-inflammatory hypodermatitis, eczemas, phlebitis, ulcers and angiomas. Various forms of corticosteroid therapy are considered ; injectable, long-acting, local and oral.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004485:Eczema / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008205:Lymphangitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D014647:Varicose Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
vernacular_title: Indications de la corticothérapie en phlébologie.