Abstract
In dermatology, glucocorticoids (GCs) are the most widely used drugs. Systemic, intralesional, and in particular topical applications are the daily practice of the dermatologist. Table l gives examples of frequent indications. Since cutaneous (topical) GC therapy is the domain of dermatologists, this will be within the focus of this review.
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Sterry, W., Asadullah, K. (2002). Topical Glucocorticoid Therapy in Dermatology. In: Cato, A.C.B., Schäcke, H., Asadullah, K. (eds) Recent Advances in Glucocorticoid Receptor Action. Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop, vol 40. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-04660-9_3
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