Topical corticosteroid use in the middle east

Hassan Galadari

doi:10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_20

Topical corticosteroid use in the middle east

Hassan Galadari

Department of Internal Medicine

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Abstract

The use of topical steroids in the Middle East is quite common as the regulations of dispensing to patients are lax. Even though the uses of these medications are limited in the pediatric population in fear of their possible side effects, their use in adults is mainly in the treatment of pigmentary disorders. Given that such conditions are common, abuse is highly possible. The occurrence of adverse events, such as atrophy, is common in this population group.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology
Subtitle of host publication	Use, Misuse and Abuse
Publisher	Springer Singapore
Pages	205-207
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811046094
ISBN (Print)	9789811046087
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_20
Publication status	Published - Aug 11 2017

Keywords

Education
Middle East
Pigmentary disorders
Prescription
Steroids

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Medicine(all)

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