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) |