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...
| Published in: | Dermatology Nursing Vol. 12; no. 4; pp. 258 - 266 |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | CEU exam questions Journal Article |
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Jannetti Publications, Inc.
Aug2000
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |
| Summary: | 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. |
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