A patient-specific, stepped approach to topical and intranasal analgesic pharmacotherapy was effective in reducing refractory postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) not responding to the current standard of care for PHN. The use of topical analgesic therapy allowed for higher concentrations of medication locally while reducing the likelihood of systemic side effects common to the drugs used. No adverse e...

Topical corticosteroids have been the cornerstone of treatment over last six decades for various dermatoses characterized by dry, scaly, crusted, or erythematous skin as well those associated with inflammation and pruritus. The potency a topical steroid depends on specific molecule, amount drug reaching target, absorption through (0.25%–3%), formulation. Clobetasol propionate (CP) 0.025% cream ...