ASSESSMENT OF TOPICAL CORTICOSTEROID USE IN DERMATOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF PEDIATRIC POPULATION
Journal Title: Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids. Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of rash, eczema, and dermatitis. Objective: To assess the use of topical corticosteroid in dermatological conditions of pediatric population and to study the choice of TCs given in department of dermatology in patients below 18 years old & to identify the common adverse drug reactions of the topical corticosteroid use. Methodology: The prospective observational study carried out in pediatric patients over a period of 6 months (November 2015 to April 2016) in the department of Dermatology at Ambedkar medical college. Based on the inclusion criteria 50 patients were selected and were informed the purpose of the study and details were collected using the proforma developed, which is approved by the pharmacy practice department. The relevant data were collected and documented in the suitably designed patient data collection form. The data were analyzed descriptively.
Authors and Affiliations
Asra Pourgharashi| Pharm D, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Acharya& B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru Soldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post), Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru – 560 107., Sebin Toms Varghese| Pharm D, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Acharya& B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, Bengaluru Soldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post), Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru – 560 107., Mr. Binai K Sankar| M pharm, Assistant professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice Acharya& B.M. Reddy College of Pharmacy, BengaluruSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post), Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru – 560 107., Dr. Revanta Saha| MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Dept. of DVL, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College,
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