Use of topical corticosteroids in the management of static wounds.
This article describes how to assess static wounds and discusses the use of topical corticosteroids as a treatment option.
Murphy
Sue
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NHS Bristol Community Health Wound Care Service, Bristol. sue.murphy3@nhs.net
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015984:Causality; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D055815:Young Adult
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids