Abstract:This study was conducted with 16 subjects to detertnitie whether the topical application of betatnethasone dipropionate (Diprosotie) 0,05% creatn, iti amounts of 30 or 60 g daily for a period of four weeks, would lead to adrenocortical suppre.s.sion. Five patietits were given 60 g daily, six patietits given 30 g daily and five nortnal subjects 30 g daily. Adrenocortical futiction was assessed weekly by tneatis of plastna cortisol levels. The results showed that transient adretiocortical suppression may follow … Show more
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