Adherence to topical corticosteroids and moisturisers in adults with endogenous eczema in Singapore

作者：Huynh R K^*; Wong H H; Aw D C W; Toh M P H S

来源：Hong Kong Journal of Dermatology & Venereology, 2015, 23(4): 161-174.

• Adult
• eczema
• medication adherence
• Singapore

The mainstays of treatment in endogenous eczema (EE) are topical corticosteroids (TCS) and moisturisers. This study aimed to survey the factors correlating with adherence to treatment for EE outpatients. Forty-nine-item cross-sectional interviews with 110 adult EE outpatients from the dermatology clinic at the National University Hospital, Singapore revealed that improving adherence in the non-geriatric population can be further explored; steroid phobia affects adherence to TCS; lifestyle and personal preferences affect adherence to moisturisers. Patient education on the safe and correct use of TCS and the development of moisturisers with more comfortable texture and ease of application should be considered.

• 出版日期2015