title: The choice of topical steroids--a personal view.
abstract: Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed drugs for use on the skin. Various factors affecting the choice of such a steroid in the UK are considered and explained.
authors.affiliation: Skin Hospital, University of Manchester School of Medicine, Salford, UK.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: August
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001284:Atrophy; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005938:Glucocorticoids