Ethical use of topical corticosteroids
Dermatologists rely very heavily on corticosteroids for treating many common dermatoses. Concerns about their incorrect use are widely expressed both in lay public and specialist discourse. From the point of view of medical ethics, issues of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are all raised f...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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| description | Dermatologists rely very heavily on corticosteroids for treating many common dermatoses. Concerns about their incorrect use are widely expressed both in lay public and specialist discourse. From the point of view of medical ethics, issues of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are all raised frequently when we prescribe topical corticosteroids to our patients. We need to be aware of situations when conflicts between these issues arise and have a clear thought process about resolving them. This can only be achieved if we have a thorough understanding of the skin disease being treated coupled with expertise in the use of the varied potencies and available dosage forms of topical corticosteroids. A good understanding of human psychology and effective communication is also needed to use these agents optimally. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2d566c2019a84b43a0560ee1fd79252e2022-12-21T23:51:56ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Dermatology0019-51541998-36112014-01-0159546947210.4103/0019-5154.139877Ethical use of topical corticosteroidsAbir SaraswatDermatologists rely very heavily on corticosteroids for treating many common dermatoses. Concerns about their incorrect use are widely expressed both in lay public and specialist discourse. From the point of view of medical ethics, issues of autonomy, beneficence and non-maleficence are all raised frequently when we prescribe topical corticosteroids to our patients. We need to be aware of situations when conflicts between these issues arise and have a clear thought process about resolving them. This can only be achieved if we have a thorough understanding of the skin disease being treated coupled with expertise in the use of the varied potencies and available dosage forms of topical corticosteroids. A good understanding of human psychology and effective communication is also needed to use these agents optimally.http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2014;volume=59;issue=5;spage=469;epage=472;aulast=SaraswatAdverse effectsmedical ethicstopical corticosteroids |
| spellingShingle | Abir Saraswat Ethical use of topical corticosteroids Indian Journal of Dermatology Adverse effects medical ethics topical corticosteroids |
| title | Ethical use of topical corticosteroids |
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| title_short | Ethical use of topical corticosteroids |
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| topic | Adverse effects medical ethics topical corticosteroids |
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