Systemic glucocorticosteroid therapy in dermatology.

Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been frequently used for a number of dermatologic conditions since the early 1950s. These drugs continue to be very efficacious, yet there are serious side effects associated with their longterm use. Significant complications produced by GCS can be minimized by proper...

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Publicado en:Dermatology Nursing Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 258 - 266
Autores principales: Hilton DC, Williams LC, Nesbitt LT Jr.
Formato: CEU exam questions Journal Article
Publicado: Jannetti Publications, Inc. Aug2000
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been frequently used for a number of dermatologic conditions since the early 1950s. These drugs continue to be very efficacious, yet there are serious side effects associated with their longterm use. Significant complications produced by GCS can be minimized by proper management and precautions. All health care professionals should be aware of these strategies and nursing personnel can play a vital role in helping patients adhere to the guidelines of preventing adverse events.