Topical therapy of atopic dermatitis
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Topical steroid therapy in atopic dermatitis in theory and practice
INTRODUCTION Topical glucocorticosteroids (GCSs) are commonly used in treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). AIM To assess the patients' compliance with the recommended instructions of the therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study involved 141 adult AD patients. The clinical course of AD and its treatment with GCSs during the last year were analysed. RESULTS In the periods of exacerbation the...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2319-7250
DOI: 10.4103/2319-7250.116840