ABSTRACT
Glucocorticosteroids (GCs) are the most widely used drugs in dermatology and remain the mainstay therapy for a multitude of indications. The frequency of systemic, intralesional, and in particular topical application of GCs in daily dermatological practice is thus not surprising (Table 14.1). Soon after its introduction more than 50 years ago, GC therapy became a cornerstone in the therapy of atopic dermatitis (AD) and application of topical GC is frequently the therapy of choice in AD to date, while systemic GC therapy is rarely indicated due to its higher side-effect potential.
