[Table/Fig-2]:
Reasons for use of topical corticosteroid.
| Reason for using TC | Numbers(n=250) |
|---|---|
| Dermatophytosis | 96 (38.4%) |
| Acne Vulgaris | 73(29.2%) |
| Others (intertrigo, insect bite, eczema, urticaria) | 33 (13.2%) |
| Lightening of Skin Colour | 21(8.4%) |
| Melasma | 18(7.2%) |
| Bacterial /Viral | 9(3.6%) |
| TC formulation misused (n=250) | |
| Betamethasone Valerate (0.1%) | 182 (72.8%) |
| Combination (clobetasole propionate, anti-fungal and anti-biotics) | 46(18.4%) |
| Clobetasole(0.01%) | 9(3.6%) |
| Mometasone Furoate (0.1%) | 8 (3.2%) |
| Fluticasone Propionate (0.05%) | 3(1.2%) |
| Halobetasol | 1 (0.4%) |
| Hydrocortisone | 1 (0.4%) |
| Duration of misuse of TC (n=241) | |
| < 3 months | 170 (68%) |
| 3 – 6 months | 32 (12.8%) |
| 1-3 years | 6(2.4%) |
| >6 months | 12 (4.8%) |
| 6 months- 1 year | 11 (4.4%) |
| 3 – 5 years | 6 (2.4%) |
| >5 years | 4 (1.6%) |