2005
DOI: 10.1080/09546630510027895
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Atopic dermatitis – topical therapy: Do patients apply much too little?

Abstract: Patients who applied the correct amount of the prednicarbate-containing preparations (not less than 90% of 0.5 g/dm(2)) to the areas of affected skin showed a significant improvement in SCORAD indices across the four measuring times.

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“…Because of potential side-effects, topical glucocorticoids are used primarily to control acute exacerbations of AD. 16 Obtaining medications in larger quantities can result in significant savings for patients. The potent fluorinated glucocorticoids should be avoided on the face, the genitalia and the intertriginous areas.…”
Section: Topical Glucocorticoidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Because of potential side-effects, topical glucocorticoids are used primarily to control acute exacerbations of AD. 16 Obtaining medications in larger quantities can result in significant savings for patients. The potent fluorinated glucocorticoids should be avoided on the face, the genitalia and the intertriginous areas.…”
Section: Topical Glucocorticoidsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only low‐potency ones should be used in infants and in areas such as the face, groin, and axillae. An adequate supply is essential for effective treatment and patient adherence to therapy, whereas patients often underestimate the appropriate quantity of topicals and emollients needed for a long‐term therapy (3). The role of the vehicle used to deliver the active ingredients is very important.…”
Section: Management and Treatment Of Atopic Dermatitismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With extensive use, there is also the rare risk of systemic absorption, which may lead to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, adversely affecting the linear growth and bone density of children and adults, respectively. As a result, patients and caregivers often underutilize TCSs due to fear of side effects, termed “steroid phobia” [ 5 , 6 ].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%