Optimizing pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients with dermatitis: perspectives of parents and pharmacy staff

Conclusion Parents ’ perceptions about topical corticosteroids might negatively influence treatment outcomes. Pharmacy staff has an important role to inform parents of children with eczema on the appropriate use of topical corticosteroids and emollients. Counseling should not be influenced by their own prejudices ab out topical corticosteroids. Close collaboration between primary care providers should ensure that parents receive uniform messages.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research