title: Topical corticosteroid therapy. Considerations for prescribing and use.
abstract: Several points should be considered when one is prescribing topical corticosteroids: The correct assessment of the underlying skin condition. A good understanding of the action of the active ingredients. Knowledge of different drug vehicles and proper application methods. Adequate patient education of correct usage and potential side effects. When health care providers and patients are aware of the use and misuse of topical corticosteroids, the agents can safely be prescribed with beneficial results.
authors.affiliation: National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, CO 80206, USA.
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Nicol
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Baumeister
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones