scholarly journals Evaluation of Adverse Drug Reactions caused by Topical Steroids in Patients Presenting in Dermatology Department of Teaching Institute of Tertiary Health Care Centre of Central India

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (02) ◽  
pp. 955-959
Author(s):  
Vatsala Maheshwari ◽  
Richa Chaturvedi ◽  
Sonali Meshram ◽  
Rahul Bhalsinge
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
Central India ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Dermatology Department ◽  
Common Mode ◽  
Steroid Abuse

Introduction : Topical steroids are most commonly being used today. Mostly these are being misused due to lack of awareness of their adverse effects. Malpractice and easy availability of these agents also responsible for their abuse. Aim : To Evaluate Topical Steroid abuse in various parameters according to CDSCO ADR forms. Objectives : This study was conducted to know the extent of abuse of topical steroid ,along with clinical profile and mode of accessibility in dermatology department of a teaching institute of tertiary health care centre of central India. Material and Method: First 200 patients of adverse drug reaction attending dermatology department were screened according to ICSR form of CDSCO in a period of December 2015 to November 2016 and 181 patients of them who gave history of topical steroid application were further analyzed. Result: Most commonly affected people belong to age of 21 to 30 years (41.98%),Tinea incognito (58%) was the commonest manifestation of steroid abuse, Tinea (58%)was the most common indication of steroid application, self medication (46.40%) was most common mode of steroid accessibility, betamethasone (61.87%) was most commonly applied topical steroid. Conclusion :Self medication and over the counter drug use were most common mode of steroid accessibility both can be controlled by making strict health regulatory policies . Simultaneously health education program must be targeted to young population who are more vulnerable to steroid abuse to make them aware regarding harmful effects of unguided or misguided use of topical steroid.

scholarly journals Topical steroid addiction among paramedical staff: a cross sectional study in a tertiary health care centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 844
Author(s):  
Maitreyee Panda ◽  
Ipsita Debata ◽  
Debasmita Behera ◽  
Chinmoy Raj ◽  
Ajaya Jena
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Population ◽  
Topical Corticosteroid ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Topical corticosteroid misuse is one of the major causes of concern for dermatologist now-a-days. It is not only prevalent in general population but also among individuals associated with medical profession like paramedical staffs. The aim of the present study was to understand the various causes and demographic profile of paramedical staffs using steroids alone or in combination as fairness creams.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> All paramedical staffs using topical steroids as fairness creams were screened for the exclusion criteria and included in our study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Females staffs (82.24%) predominated our study group. Betamethasone valerate (46.16%) was found to be the most common topical corticosteroid being misused and the source of recommendation was mostly from pharmacy (37.06%) without any prescriptions.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> With increasing misuse of topical corticosteroids it is the need of the hour to evaluate the intensity of the problem, contributing factors and the associated morbidity leading to impaired quality of life, not only in the general population but also among the health care provider.</p>

scholarly journals A Prospective Study of Perforation Peritonitis in a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Atul Kumar Vyas ◽  
Rahul Tanwani ◽  
Rakesh Singh Raghuvanshi ◽  
Nikhil Khantal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Central India ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Perforation Peritonitis ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals Topical steroid abuse on face: a prospective study from a tertiary care centre of north India

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 433
Author(s):  
Asha Nyati ◽  
Anil Kumar Singhal ◽  
Devendra Yadav ◽  
Manoj Kumar Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Topical Steroid ◽  
North India ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Dermatology Department ◽  
Steroid Abuse ◽  
Topical Corticosteroids

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are widely misused on face which is associated with significant adverse effects and poor awareness of these effects. The aim of this study was to assess the frequency of misuse of topical corticosteroids, the causes behind it and the most common adverse events resulting from it and to make aware the people about it</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This study was conducted at Dermatology Department of Govt. Medical College, Kota during period of one year from July 2015 to June 2016. A total of 670 patients using topical steroids over face were enrolled in the study. Details about the usage of topical corticosteroids and their side effects were recorded.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Majority of the patients were females (72.68%). The most common reason for misuse was melasma (57. 91%) followed by use as a fairness cream (22.38%). Most of the patient used topical steroid cream for duration of 3-6 months (33.13%). Most common age group was 21-30 years (48.20%). Acne form eruption (38.05%) and rebound erythema (28.20%) were the most common adverse effects noted. Patients were ignorant of the ingredients and their side effects.</p><p class="Default"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Steroids have been misused by patients on their own or by pharmacist and non-dermatologist physicians for various reasons. Topical steroid should not be used on the face unless it is under strict dermatological supervision. </p>

A Study of Prevalence and Pathophysiology of Severe Anaemia in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Central India

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Ravikant Arjariya ◽  
Sudha Chaurasia ◽  
Priyanka Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Central India ◽  
Severe Anaemia ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Anaemia In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

Antenatal IUFD in a Tertiary Health Care Centre of Central India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Aruna Kumar ◽  
Kalika Dubey ◽  
Bharti Parihar
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Central India ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Health Care Centre
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document