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Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to topical steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use. [ 5 ]
Topical glucocorticoids are used in the treatment of many skin conditions. They provide anti-inflammatory, antimitotic, and immune-system suppressing actions through various mechanisms. [1] Hydrocortisone cream is a type of topical glucocorticoid that is commonly found on the market.
Cortisone is a pregnene (21-carbon) steroid hormone. It is a naturally-occurring corticosteroid metabolite that is also used as a pharmaceutical prodrug. Cortisol is converted by the action of the enzyme corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2 into the inactive metabolite cortisone, particularly in the kidneys.
Topical steroid withdrawal, also known as red burning skin and steroid dermatitis, has been reported in people who apply topical steroids for 2 weeks or longer and then discontinue use. [4][5][2][1] Symptoms affect the skin and include redness, a burning sensation, and itchiness, [2] which may then be followed by peeling.
Clobetasol propionate is a corticosteroid used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, steroid responsive dermatosis, and psoriasis (including scalp and plaque-type). [3][4][5] It is applied to the skin as a cream, foam, gel, liquid, solution, ointment, or shampoo. [4][6][5] Use should be short term ...
Triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, [13] to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint conditions. It is also injected into lesions to treat ...
Mometasone, also known as mometasone y 3 s, is a steroid (specifically, a glucocorticoid) medication used to treat certain skin conditions, hay fever, and asthma. [10][11][12] Specifically it is used to prevent rather than treat asthma attacks. [10] It can be applied to the skin, inhaled, or used in the nose. [10][11][12] Mometasone furoate, not mometasone, is used in medical products. [13 ...
For example, hydrocortisone butyrate is a relatively potent topical hydrocortisone cream that can only be purchased when you have a valid prescription. [12] Besides, some forms of topical hydrocortisone are mixed with antimicrobial drugs to treat bacterial or fungal problems of the skin.