A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses

Introduction: The injudicious use of Topical corticosteroid (TC) over the face has resulted in various complications, encountered day to day. Indian market is flooded with more than 18 different steroid molecules. Methodology: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 patients at a...

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Main Authors: Abhineetha Hosthota, BC Chandan, Bhargavi Chitturi, Afreena Nilofer, Ankitha Ramesh, Abhishek Bharti
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Published: Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.pimr.org.in/2024-vol12-issue-3/1047799pimr120308-2024.pdf
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BC Chandan
Bhargavi Chitturi
Afreena Nilofer
Ankitha Ramesh
Abhishek Bharti
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description Introduction: The injudicious use of Topical corticosteroid (TC) over the face has resulted in various complications, encountered day to day. Indian market is flooded with more than 18 different steroid molecules. Methodology: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 patients at a tertiary care centre. A pre-structured proforma was used to collect socio-demographic details of the subjects with facial dermatoses due to TC misuse for more than 2 weeks. Results: The commonest age group affected was 20-21 years (78.2%) with mostly females (70.6%). Frequent indication for application of TC was melasma (50.0%), Acne (24.1%) and others. Subjects (40.6%) brought a combination of TCs over the counter as a suggestion from friends & relatives. Cutaneous findings of TSDF were exacerbation of pre-existing melasma (41.2%). Conclusion: The results of this study underline the need of strict laws. Futher, awareness creation among patients and primary care physicians should be given prime importance to prevent the epidemic.
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spelling doaj-art-7198e1b5251a4f9ca46ea8b41d81a36d2025-01-06T07:06:46ZengPrathima Institute of Medical SciencesPerspectives In Medical Research2348-14472348-229X2024-12-01123454910.47799/pimr.1203.088A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial DermatosesAbhineetha Hosthota0BC Chandan1Bhargavi Chitturi2Afreena Nilofer3Ankitha Ramesh4Abhishek Bharti5Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreJunior Resident, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreJunior Resident, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreJunior Resident, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreJunior Resident, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreJunior Resident, Department of Dermatology & Venereology, The Oxford Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, BangaloreIntroduction: The injudicious use of Topical corticosteroid (TC) over the face has resulted in various complications, encountered day to day. Indian market is flooded with more than 18 different steroid molecules. Methodology: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 170 patients at a tertiary care centre. A pre-structured proforma was used to collect socio-demographic details of the subjects with facial dermatoses due to TC misuse for more than 2 weeks. Results: The commonest age group affected was 20-21 years (78.2%) with mostly females (70.6%). Frequent indication for application of TC was melasma (50.0%), Acne (24.1%) and others. Subjects (40.6%) brought a combination of TCs over the counter as a suggestion from friends & relatives. Cutaneous findings of TSDF were exacerbation of pre-existing melasma (41.2%). Conclusion: The results of this study underline the need of strict laws. Futher, awareness creation among patients and primary care physicians should be given prime importance to prevent the epidemic.https://www.pimr.org.in/2024-vol12-issue-3/1047799pimr120308-2024.pdffacial dermatosestopical corticosteroiddrug dependenceacne vulgarismelasma
spellingShingle Abhineetha Hosthota
BC Chandan
Bhargavi Chitturi
Afreena Nilofer
Ankitha Ramesh
Abhishek Bharti
A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
Perspectives In Medical Research
facial dermatoses
topical corticosteroid
drug dependence
acne vulgaris
melasma
title A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
title_full A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
title_fullStr A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
title_full_unstemmed A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
title_short A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses
title_sort study of clinical profile of patients presenting with topical corticosteroid induced facial dermatoses
topic facial dermatoses
topical corticosteroid
drug dependence
acne vulgaris
melasma
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