Friday, June 17, 2011

Topical corticosteroid phobia in atopic dermatitis: a study of its nature, origins and frequency

Abstract

Background  Topical corticosteroids remain the mainstay of atopic dermatitis therapy. Many atopic dermatitis therapeutic failures appear to be attributable to poor adherence to treatment due to topical corticosteroid phobia.


Objectives  This study was undertaken to assess the facets, origins and frequency of fear of topical corticosteroid use among atopic dermatitis patients.


Methods  A questionnaire comprising 69 items, generated from information gathered during interviews with 21 patients and 15 health professionals, was given to consecutive patients consulting at the outpatient dermatology departments of five regional university hospitals or with 53 dermatologists in private ...

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