Misuse of Topical Corticosteroids for Cosmetic Purpose in Antananarivo, Madagascar

Table 2

Various classes of TC used by patients and duration use.

	Number of patients (%)
Various classes
Class I (superpotent)	4 (1)
Class II (potent)	96 (25)
Class III (least potent)	23 (6)
Handcrafted cosmetic containing TC	261 (68)
Duration use
3 weeks–3 months	41 (10,6)
3 months–11 months	50 (13)
1–5 years	184 (48)	<0,05
6–10 years	47 (12,2)
>10 years	62 (16,1)

Common duration use of TC is between 1 and 5 years.