Prevalence of Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids Among Populations in Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

Hawsawi, Dr.KhalidAl; Alaauldeen, Samaher; Albarnawi, Nouf; Mashrai, Hana; Alosaimi, Reham; Alsufyani, Haneen; Alhawsawi, Waseem; Altaezi., WafaaAbdulkareem

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“…Saudi Arabia found out that TCs were used mostly by females [6,10,13]. Craving towards the use of TCs was profound among young females which was also reflected in the findings of other studies [6,10]. The main reason for using TC was to have aesthetic effect [14].…”

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confidence: 81%

“…Furthermore, there is more blood supply to this region that results in increased percutaneous absorption of Studies conducted in various countries including t TCs were used mostly by females [6,10,13]. Craving towards the was profound among young females which was also reflected in the findings of other studies [6,10]. The main reason for using TCs was to have aesthetic effect [14].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Some of these include eye-catching posters, advertisement on television and other electronic media, easy availability, and desire for becoming fairer than before, and at the same time they experience numerous adverse effects [4]. Misuse of TCs for cosmetic purposes such as, face peeling or whitening the body is an alarming problem in Saudi Arabia, especially in women [10]. Availability of TCs over the counter and their sale without prescription are the major causes of their misuse and adverse effects.…”

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Ansari

Palaian

Ibrahim

et al. 2019

JPRI

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Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate female consumers’ knowledge and practice about harmful effects of topical clobetasol applied on the face for cosmetic purposes. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Randomly selected community pharmacies, well known cosmetic shops and shopping malls of Hail region, Saudi Arabia from March 2018 to June 2018. Methodology: We included 391 participants who only used ‘clobetasol’ as a topical steroid at the time of interview, responses were collected as per the study tool and analyzed using SPSS for Windows, Version 16.0. Chicago, SPSS Inc.. Results: Relatives (28.1%), friends (25.6%) and community pharmacists (15.6%) contributed significantly towards using topical clobetasol cream. In 86.2% of the cases, the pharmacists who dispensed clobetasol did not inform the consumer about the harmful effects. Purchasing the cream without prescription (P = 0.025) was significantly associated with age. In the study, 41.9 % of the females experienced adverse effects, with the commonest one being hair growth on face (23%) followed by dermatrophy (14.8%); with a significant association with frequency of use (p<0.001). Conclusion: There was haphazard use of topical clobetasol by females and they were unaware of the adverse effects. Over-the-counter availability of topical clobetasol, lack of knowledge about harmful effects, and lack of counseling on its safety profile by community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are mainly responsible for its misuse and harmful consequences.

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confidence: 81%

Section: Studies Conducted In Various Countries Includingmentioning

confidence: 93%

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confidence: 99%

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Ansari

Palaian

Ibrahim

et al. 2019

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“…The problem of TC abuse is a global issue now. [ 3 4 ] Pharmacists are key to addressing the problem of topical steroid abuse because in a country like India where patient awareness regarding drugs like TCs is low and people have easy access to the pharmacist in the pharmacy than they have to a qualified specialist. [ 1 5 6 ]…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding topical corticosteroids in a sample of pharmacy students: A cross sectional survey

Ashique

Kaliyadan

Mohan

et al. 2018

Indian Dermatol Online J

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“…Community pharmacies can provide an effective platform for cost-effective treatment and health-related QOL in COPD [115][116][117][118]. The abuse of topical corticosteroid (TC) has now become a global issue [119,120]. Pharmacists are the key to address the problem of TC abuse due to a lack of patient awareness of TC use, especially in India.…”

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Steroids in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases

Sharma¹,

Imam²,

Dk³

2019

Asian J Pharm Clin Res

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Since their identification, which was almost 80 years ago, steroids have played a prominent role in the treatment of many disease states such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Many of the clinical roles of steroids are related to their potent anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. Numerous skin diseases are successfully treated with systemic steroids. Corticosteroids, though they are lifesaving drugs, produce adverse reactions which may be mild or life threatening. Steroids have diverse effects on various systems of the body. Therefore, educational interventions among physician, patients, as well as students should be carried out to further enhance rational drug use. The purpose of this review was to identify the most commonly prescribed steroids and their side effects, basic pharmacology, complications, as well as the assessment of patient knowledge about the use of steroids in tertiary care teaching hospitals.

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Prevalence of Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids Among Populations in Western Region of Saudi Arabia.

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The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice

Knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding topical corticosteroids in a sample of pharmacy students: A cross sectional survey

Steroids in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases

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