title: Reproducibility of clinical trials of topical glucocorticosteroids.
abstract: Clinical trials of topical glucocorticosteroids employ a variety of evaluating methods. This makes it difficult to assess the relative strengths of the products without resorting to direct comparative trials between them. We propose a standardized evaluation system for this class of pharmaceuticals that can easily be adopted by any competent dermatologist. Its use would facilitate evaluation of new topical glucocorticosteroids.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000592:standards; D004890:Erythema / Q000188:drug therapy; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D010919:Placebos; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D010919:Placebos