Topical steroid withdrawal is a controversial topic. What matters is treating patients with compassion and supporting them in their decision to stop treatment.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is distinct from eczema and is caused by an excess of an ...

Major advancements in psoriasis treatments in the past two decades have given people living with the autoimmune condition a wide range of options for controlling symptoms. There are more than a dozen ...

Challenges in choosing between corticosteroids and noncorticosteroids for pediatric dermatologic conditions include balancing efficacy, safety, compliance, and long-term management while considering ...

When atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) is flaring, one of the first-line treatments is topical steroids to lower skin inflammation and itching. These steroids come in various strengths, with ...

Patients with vitiligo can increase repigmentation through vitamin D and topical corticosteroid therapy. Combining topical corticosteroids with vitamin D analogues resulted in greater efficacy rates ...

New research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The International League of Dermatological Societies has stated the misuse of topical corticosteroids for skin ...

Hand and wrist of a participant in the pilot study before (left) and after (right) treatment of topical steroid withdrawal symptoms with berberine, a mitochondrial complex I-blocking drug. Researchers ...