Role of Topical Corticosteroid Therapy in Various Dermatoses

Jitendra Kishore Singh; Yogesh Rupram Zanwar; Jagannath Kumar; Jatin Jayeshbhai Patel; Vineet Chandrabhushan Dube; Madhurendra Kumar Sinha; Tanushree Biswas; Ramchander Dharak; Pankaj Tiwary; Priyanka Kartik Sutariya

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20214048

Authors

Jitendra Kishore Singh Department of Dermatology, Juran Chhapra, Muzzafarpur, Bihar, India
Yogesh Rupram Zanwar Department of Dermatology, Skin and Hair Clinic, Badnera Road, Amravati, Maharashtra, India
Jagannath Kumar Department of Dermatology, SS Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Center, Davengere, Karnataka, India
Jatin Jayeshbhai Patel Department of Dermatology, Orchid Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Vineet Chandrabhushan Dube Department of Dermatology, Vinit Dube Skin Care Clinic, Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India
Madhurendra Kumar Sinha Department of Dermatology, Sinha Skin Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Tanushree Biswas Department of Dermatology, Apollo Clinic, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Ramchander Dharak Department of Dermatology, Karuna Sree Hospital, Warangal, Telangana, India
Pankaj Tiwary Department of Dermatology, Skin clinic, Lalbagh, Patna, Bihar, India
Priyanka Kartik Sutariya Department of Dermatology, Skin Experts Advanced Skin, Laser & Cosmetology Clinic, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20214048

Keywords:

Plaque psoriasis, CP 0.025%, Topical corticosteroid

Abstract

Topical corticosteroids are the cornerstone in managing several dermatologic disorders, including plaque psoriasis.Managing plaque psoriasis warrants the use of an effective anti-inflammatory, antimitotic, antipruritic, and immunosuppressive agent, such as clobetasol propionate (CP). Recently, CP 0.025% cream received approval by United States food and drug administration (US FDA) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in adult patients. CP 0.025% cream has proven efficacious in chronic skin diseases, including controlling inflammation and pruritus, in various steroid-responsive dermatoses. In contrast to prior CP formulations, this novel CP 0.025% cream formulation does not contain propylene glycol, short-chain alcohols, and sorbitol-based emulsifiers, which are known contact allergens. The other beneficial attributes of this CP 0.025% cream formulation are high penetration of active ingredients and a lower degree of systemic absorption. This case series discusses the experience of using CP 0.025% cream in terms of its efficacy and safety in various dermatologic conditions.

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