TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 224. Systemic Glucocorticoids A1 - Werth, Victoria P. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus PY - 2012 T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintSystemic Glucocorticoids at a GlanceSystemic glucocorticoids are potent immunosuppressives and anti-inflammatory agents frequently used for severe dermatologic diseases.Complications are increased with fluorinated compounds, higher doses, longer duration of therapy, and more frequent administration.Intralesional, intramuscular, intravenous, and oral routes of administration can be used.Careful monitoring of electrolytes, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, weight, fevers, skeletal or abdominal pain, bone density, and eyes are important.New treatments to prevent glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis should be used in most patients. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56098455 ER -