March 3, 2026Open Access

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Topical Corticosteroid Use Among Dermatology Outpatients in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

SASamiksha AgarwalRabindranath Tagore Medical College AAApurva AgrawalRabindranath Tagore Medical College

Key Points

Lack of awareness regarding the safe use of topical corticosteroids was observed among dermatology outpatients.
Most patients misused topical corticosteroids, with significant implications for their treatment outcomes.
Cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding topical corticosteroids in a tertiary care setting.
Healthcare providers must enhance education efforts about the risks associated with corticosteroid misuse.

Abstract

High-potency TCs are commonly prescribed. Awareness regarding the safe use of TCs is lacking in the majority of patients receiving them. Healthcare providers need to actively educate patients regarding TCs and the impact of their misuse.

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