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  • Title: Misuse of topical corticosteroids: a clinical study in an Iraqi hospital.
    Author: Al-Dhalimi MA, Aljawahiry N.
    Journal: East Mediterr Health J; 2006 Nov; 12(6):847-52. PubMed ID: 17333832.
    Abstract:
    We assessed the frequency of, reasons for and the most common dermatological problems resulting from misuse of topical corticosteroids. We used a questionnaire and skin examination to study patients presenting at the dermatological centre, AI-Sadr Teaching Hospital, Al-Najaf, Iraq during the period March 2001-April 2002. Of 1780 new patients, 140 (7.9%) had misused topical corticosteroids. About half were aged 10-19 years. Potent and highly potent preparations were the most commonly used. In 34.3% of cases, medical staff were responsible for prescribing/recommending the drugs.
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