TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 216. Topical Corticosteroids A1 - Valencia, Isabel C. A1 - Kerdel, Francisco A. A2 - Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 - Katz, Stephen I. A2 - Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 - Paller, Amy S. A2 - Leffell, David J. A2 - Wolff, Klaus Y1 - 2012 N1 - T2 - Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e AB - |PrintTopical Corticosteroids at a GlanceMost frequently prescribed of all dermatologic drug products.Are effective at reducing the symptoms of inflammation, but do not address the underlying cause of the disease.Topical glucocorticoid research has focused on strategies to optimize potency while minimizing side effects.The new molecules have an overall higher anti-inflammatory effect, good compliance (only once daily application), rarely induce cross-sensitivity reactions and have weak atrophogenic properties. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56096726 ER -