Skip to main content
SpringerLink
Log in

Topical Corticosteroid Abuse: Bangladesh Perspective

  • Chapter
  • First Online:
A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology

Abstract

Topical corticosteroid abuse is a major dermatological problem in Bangladesh. Rampant over the counter sale of potent steroid containing creams is the main reason. These creams are being misused by the ignorant citizens as fairness products or as antifungal creams. The quacks, general physicians, non dermatological physicians and even homeopaths prescribe potent steroids without realising the impending danger from these products. A stringent law and strict application of such law is needed to stop this menace.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this chapter

Log in via an institution
Chapter
USD 29.95
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
eBook
USD 99.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Available as EPUB and PDF
  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book
USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book
USD 129.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout

Purchases are for personal use only

Institutional subscriptions

Bibliography

  • Al-Dhalimi MA, Aljawahiri N. Misuse of topical corticosteroids: a clinical study from an Iraqi hospital. East Mediterr Health J. 2006;12:847–52.

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Al-Saleh I, Shinwari N, Al-Amodi M. Accumulation of mercury in ovaries of mice after the application of skin lightening creams. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2009;131:43–54.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Aso M, Shimao S. Problems in steroids for topical use. Hifubyo Shinryo. 1988;10:984–91. (in Japanese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Chen AYY, Zirwas MJ. Steroid-induced rosacea like dermatitis: case report and review of the literature. Cutis. 2009;83:198–204.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Del Rosso JQ. Management of papulopustular rosacea and perioral dermatitis with emphasis on iatrogenic causation or exacerbation of inflammatory facial dermatoses. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2011;4:20–30.

    PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

  • Ghosh A, Sengupta S, Coondoo A, Jana AK. Topical corticosteroid addiction and phobia. Indian J Dermatol. 2014;59:465–8.

    Article  PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

  • Hameed AF. Steroid dermatitis resembling rosacea: a clinical evaluation of 75 patients. Dermatology. 2013;2013:1–4. doi:10.1155/2013/491376.

    Google Scholar 

  • Leyden J, Thew M, Kligman AM. Steroid rosacea. Arch Dermatol. 1974;110:619–22.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Mahe A, Ly F, Aymard G, Dangou JM. Skin diseases associated with the cosmetic use of bleaching products in women from Dakar, Senegal. Br J Dermatol. 2003;148:493–500.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Mukhopadhyay AK, Baghel V. A study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of hydrocortisone aceponate 0.127% lipophilic cream in steroid responsive dermatoses in Indian patients. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2010;76:591.

    PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Pitche P, Afoune A, Amage U, et al. Prevalence of skin disorders associated with the use of bleaching cosmetics by Lome women (French). Sante. 1997;7(3):161–4.

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Rathi SK, Kumrah L. Topical corticosteroid induced rosacea like dermatitis: a clinical study of 110 cases. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2011;77:42–6.

    Article  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Sangeeta M. Fair war. A case study on fairness cream. Int J Contemp Bus Stud. 2012;3:46–54.

    Google Scholar 

  • Saraswat A, Lahiri K, Chatterjee M, et al. Topical corticosteroid abuse on face: a prospective multicenter study of dermatology outpatients. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2011;77:160–6.

    Google Scholar 

  • Shankar PR, Subish P. Fair skin in South Asia: an obsession. J Pak Assoc Dermatol. 2007;17:100–4.

    Google Scholar 

  • Shimao S. Problems in topical steroid therapy: Q & A. Hifubyo Shinryo. 1983;5:77–83. (in Japanese)

    Google Scholar 

  • Sin KW, Tsang HF. Large-scale mercury exposure due to a cream cosmetic: community-wide case series. Hong Kong Med J. 2003;9:329–34.

    CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Sulzberger MB, Witten VH. The effect of topically applied compound F in selected dermatoses. J Invest Dermatol. 1952;19:101–2.

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  • Ullah H, Noreen S, Fozia et al. Comparative study of heavy metals content in cosmetic products of deferent countries marketed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Arabian J Chem. 2013. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arab. Accessed 25 Dec 2013.

  • WHO. Mercury in skin lightening products. 2013. Available from: www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/mercury_flyer.pdf. Accessed 24 Dec 2013.

  • Bangladesh’s dark brothel steroid secret by Mark Dummett BBC News.

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Shamorita Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    M. U. Kabir Chowdhury (Principal, Professor of Dermatology, Director, Ex Visiting Professor)

  2. Holy Family Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    M. U. Kabir Chowdhury (Principal, Professor of Dermatology, Director, Ex Visiting Professor)

  3. Kabir National Skin Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh

    M. U. Kabir Chowdhury (Principal, Professor of Dermatology, Director, Ex Visiting Professor)

  4. Faculty of medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada

    M. U. Kabir Chowdhury (Principal, Professor of Dermatology, Director, Ex Visiting Professor)

Authors
  1. M. U. Kabir Chowdhury
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to M. U. Kabir Chowdhury .

Editor information

Editors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Dermatology, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals and WIZDERM, Kolkata, India

    Koushik Lahiri

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

Copyright information

© 2018 Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.

About this chapter

Cite this chapter

Kabir Chowdhury, M.U. (2018). Topical Corticosteroid Abuse: Bangladesh Perspective. In: Lahiri, K. (eds) A Treatise on Topical Corticosteroids in Dermatology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_19

Download citation

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4609-4_19

  • Published:

  • Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore

  • Print ISBN: 978-981-10-4608-7

  • Online ISBN: 978-981-10-4609-4

  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

Publish with us

Policies and ethics

Search

Navigation