Misuse of topical over-the-counter medication: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2024 May 13;12(5):e8949. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8949. eCollection 2024 May.

Abstract

Overuse of topical medication is a national issue. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are dispensed to patients directly without a physician's prescription and when used improperly without proper knowledge can lead to their misuse and toxicity.

Keywords: atrophy; over‐the‐counter medications; topical corticosteroids; vehicles.

Publication types

  • Case Reports