| IJD SYMPOSIUM |
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| Year : 2014 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 460-464 |
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Systemic side-effects of topical corticosteroids
Sandipan Dhar1, Joly Seth2, Deepak Parikh3
1 Departments of Pediatric Dermatology, Institute of Child Health, Kolkata, India
2 Department of Dermatology, Burdwan Medical College, Burdwan, West Bengal, India
3 Department of Pediatric Dermatology, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Sandipan Dhar
Flat 9 C, Palazzo 35, Panditia Road, Kolkata 700 029, West Bengal
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0019-5154.139874
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With the introduction of topical corticosteroids, a milestone has been achieved in dermatologic therapy; owing to its potent anti-inflammatory and ant proliferative effects, it became possible to treat some hitherto resistant dermatoses. But this magic drug can cause enough mischief if used inappropriately. Children are more susceptible to the systemic adverse effects because of enhanced percutaneous absorption through their tender skin. So, systemic side effects should be kept in mind while prescribing this therapeutically valuable topical medicament. |
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