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CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT OF COMMON SKIN DISORDERS AND ITS SIDE
EFFECTS
Topical
Corticosteroids
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Skin atrophy |
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Striae distensae of the skin |
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Telangiectasia |
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Cutaneous infection |
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Sometimes contact allergy could happen as a result of corticosteroids itself |
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Rarely hypercorticolism (Cushing's, hypertension and diabetes) |
Oral or topical Antihistaminics
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The oral antihistaminic medicine causes drowsiness. Sometimes its topical application causes allergic contact dermatitis |
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The long-term effects of high dose are not known. |
Phototherapy
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It cannot be used for children, as it is highly irritant for their delicate skin. |
Cyclosporin
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Hypertension |
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Renal toxicity |
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Propensity for malignant disorders. |
Azathioprine
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Slow onset of action (4-6 weeks) |
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Bone Marrow
depression |
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