Effectiveness and safety profile of fluticasone propionate 0.05% in paediatric dermatoses

Authors

  • Atul Dilip Mohankar Department of Dermatology, Shree Balaji Institute of Medical Sciences (SBIMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
  • Mayank Sinha Department of Dermatology, Shree Balaji Institute of Medical Sciences (SBIMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241250

Keywords:

Fluticasone propionate, Paediatric dermatoses, Anti-nuclear antibody

Abstract

Background: Topical corticosteroids are effective in the treatment of paediatric dermatoses. However, concerns regarding possible side effects of topical steroids have limited the use of moderate-potency corticosteroids in children. Objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream in paediatric dermatoses.

Methods: A total 84 children between 6 months to 12 years of age with moderate to severe  dermatoses (< or =30% body surface area) were treated with fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream  twice daily for 4 to 6 weeks. Adverse effects of topical steroids were analyzed.

Results: Out of total 84 patients, 46 (54.76%) patients completely cured at 4 weeks and 23 (27.38%) patients at 6 weeks, while remaining 11 (13.10%) patients showed moderate improvement, 4 were lost for follow up after 2 weeks. Only in 2 patients we observed hypopigmentatipon of skin, otherwise in all patients no significant side effect were seen.

Conclusions: Fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream appears to be quite safe for the treatment of moderate to severe dermatoses for up to 4 to 6 weeks in children less than 12 years of age.

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2024-04-30

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Mohankar, A. D., & Sinha, M. (2024). Effectiveness and safety profile of fluticasone propionate 0.05% in paediatric dermatoses. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 12(5), 1619–1621. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20241250

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