Fig. 21.1 Striae on the legs of a psoriasis teenage Filipino patient from prolonged application of clobetasol (Dermovate) cream (Courtesy of Dr. Ana Lucia Dela Paz, Philippines) Fig. 21.2 Multiple…
Fig. 23.1 Advertising for bleaching creams (Courtesy of Pr. M. Diallo (Senegal)) The complications vary according with the degree of potency of the topical corticosteroids, the location of their application,…
Majocchi’s granuloma of the lower abdomen. The patient had applied clobetasol-salicylic acid cream for 6 months on the area Malassezia folliculitis on a 40-year-old woman’s back. She had applied mometasone cream…
Fig. 13.1 (a–d) Erythema due to topical steroid abuse Fig. 13.2 (a, b) Papules due to topical steroid abuse Fig. 13.3 (a–e) Pustules (secondary bacterial infections) due to topical steroid…
Fig. 18.1 List of topical corticosteroids according to their potency [1] Common conditions where topical steroids are prescribed (alone or in combination with other medications) [1] are as follows: Psoriasis…
Potency Class Topical corticosteroid Formulation Superpotent I Clobetasol propionate Cream, 0.05% Diflorasone diacetate Ointment, 0.05% Potent II Amcinonide Ointment, 0.1% Betamethasone dipropionate Ointment, 0.05% Desoximetasone Cream or ointment, 0.025% Fluocinonide…
Diseases very responsive to topical steroids Diseases less responsive to topical corticosteroids Diseases where steroids are not first line agentsa Atopic dermatitis Vitiligo Genital pruritus Seborrhoeic dermatitis Pseudoepitheliomatous keratotic and…
Fig. 14.1 Classic presentation of tinea corporis with an annular appearance and erythematous, scaly border With the increasing, widespread, unsupervised, and self-prescribed application of steroids, we are noticing the sea…
Side effect Medical treatment Procedural treatment Acne/acneiform eruptions Topical anti-acne treatment as per severity of acne—benzoyl peroxide, adapalene Comedone extraction Chemical peels Intense pulsed light Telangiectasia and rosacea Topical brimonidine…
Fig. 16.1 Prior to discontinuation/2 months later/7 months later/12 months later Looking at the rash in the series of photographs 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Fig. 16.1, the dermatological diagnosis would clearly…
