ABSTRACT
Corticosteroids are used orally and parenterally, intralesionally and topically. Topical corticoids represent a major chemotherapeutic class in dermatology and have been used for decades to treat skin diseases. The risks associated with topical corticoids parallel the benefits of their therapeutic power. Their efficacy/toxicity is related to their potency and percutaneous penetration. This chapter reviews topical corticoids and their place in dermatology.
