Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the topical corticosteroid phobia (TOPICOP) scale

The Turkish version of the TOPICOP scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing topical corticophobia among Turkish patients. Physicians should dedicate sufficient time to patient education to enhance TCS adherence.

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TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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2025-12-12
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https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0144.6109
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Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the topical corticosteroid phobia (TOPICOP) scale

Selma Metintaş, Esra Ağaoğlu, Hilal Kaya Erdoğan, HİLAL ÇAVUŞ
TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the topical corticosteroid phobia (TOPICOP) scale

Selma Metintaş, Esra Ağaoğlu, Hilal Kaya Erdoğan, HİLAL ÇAVUŞ
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Abstract

The Turkish version of the TOPICOP scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing topical corticophobia among Turkish patients. Physicians should dedicate sufficient time to patient education to enhance TCS adherence.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCESVol. 55(6)
Eskişehir Osmangazi University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 25%
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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