title: [Lack of compliance to topical corticosteroid therapy: possible cause and solutions].
abstract: Adherence to therapy is low for topical therapy used in dermatological disorders. particularly in chronic diseases like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. One of the reasons is that patients do not trust their therapy and fear side effects, particularly with topical corticosteroids. In order to make patients more confident, it is it important to provide correct and detailed information about the prescribed products and the amount to apply, to involve them in the implementation of therapy and to harmonize the information given by various care providers (physicians, nurses, pharmacists). The message needs to be clear and consistent between caregivers and not lead to unjustified worries. Poor adherence may result in the use of stronger preparations or switch to systemic treatment, which eventually will result in more severe side effects.
authors: Service de Dermatologie, UZ Leuven, Louvain. Marie-Anne.Morren@uzleuven.be
authors: M A
authors: MA
authors: Morren
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Bruwiere
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Lemmens
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Goossens
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Garmyn
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010595:Pharmacists; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents