title: Topical steroids.
abstract: Topical steroids are among the most frequently prescribed medications in the treatment of skin disease. Hundreds of preparations are currently available in a variety of vehicles and potencies. This article details the mechanism of action, determinants of clinical effectiveness, vehicle and potency selection, special considerations, and side effects of topical steroids.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Furner
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D006801:Humans; D014677:Pharmaceutical Vehicles; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013256:Steroids / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014677:Pharmaceutical Vehicles; D013256:Steroids