| Questions | No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Source of Information about Topical Corticosteroids | |
| Taught at undergraduate level | 42 (47.19) |
| General practice journals | 4 (4.49) |
| Dermatological journals | 1 (1.12) |
| From web based educational activities | 14 (15.73) |
| From pharmaceutical companies | 1 (1.12) |
| Reference books | 8 (8.99) |
| Postgraduate educational activities | 9 (10.11) |
| Others (specify in next slide) | 4 (4.49) |
| Missing | 6 (6.74) |
| Topical Corticosteroids come in Different Formulations | |
| Yes | 76 (85.39) |
| No | 2 (2.25) |
| Not sure | 3 (3.37) |
| Missing | 8 (8.99) |
| How would you Advise Patients to use Topical Corticosteroids? | |
| Sparingly or the smallest amount possible | 27 (30.34) |
| Generously | 2 (2.25) |
| Based on finger -tip unit advise | 38 (42.7) |
| Not sure or did not think about it | 14 (15.73) |
| Others | 1 (1.12) |
| Missing | 7 (7.9) |
| The Most Common Side Effect of Topical Corticosteroid | |
| Stinging/ itching | 2 (2.25) |
| Hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation | 22 (24.72) |
| Thinning of skin (atrophy) | 40 (44.94) |
| HPA suppression | 0 (0) |
| Growth retardation in children | 1 (1.12) |
| None of the above if used appropriately | 13 (14.61) |
| Not sure | 5 (5.62) |
| Missing | 6 (6.74) |