how to choose a topical corticosteroid for skin problems

December 2009

You're certainly not alone if you can't quite remember how to choose a topical corticosteroid for skin problems.

It depends on the severity...location...and application area.

Potency determines efficacy...and safety.

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Table of Contents

Vaccines too much H1N1 - very little testing for flu strain - too little vaccine - but enough Tamiflu
more options for patients who need LIQUID Tamiflu
Diabetes new warnings about Byetta and kidney failure
Vaccines Gardasil and Cervarix, the two human papillomavirus vaccines
Osteoporosis how long women should take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis
Women's Health whether nitrofurantoin and TMP/SMX are safe to use during pregnancy
Cardiology Valturna, a new combination of Diovan (valsartan) and Tekturna (aliskiren) for hypertension
Cardiology start beta-blockers earlier before surgery
Dermatology how to choose a topical corticosteroid for skin problems
Hypertension new emphasis on treating hypertension in KIDS
Dyslipidemia You'll hear more controversy about ezetimibe (Vytorin, Zetia)