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  2. Steroid-induced skin atrophy - Wikipedia

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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] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8]

  3. Topical steroid withdrawal - Wikipedia

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    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.

  4. Topical steroid - Wikipedia

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    For treating atopic dermatitis, newer (second generation) corticosteroids, such as fluticasone propionate and mometasone furoate, are more effective and safer than older ones. They are also generally safe and do not cause skin thinning when used intermittently to treat atopic dermatitis flare-ups.

  5. Corticosteroid - Wikipedia

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    When topical steroid medication is lost, the skin experiences redness, burning, itching, hot skin, swelling, and/or oozing for a length of time. This is also called 'red skin syndrome' or 'topical steroid withdrawal' (TSW). After the withdrawal period is over the atopic dermatitis can cease or is less severe than it was before. [40]

  6. Can Prednisone for Allergies & Asthma Cause Hair Loss? - AOL

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    Prednisone can actually treat some forms of hair loss. Corticosteroids may be effective for treating alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that damages hair follicles. You’re wise to chat with ...

  7. Prednisone - Wikipedia

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    Prednisone is a glucocorticoid medication mostly used to suppress the immune system and decrease inflammation in conditions such as asthma, COPD, and rheumatologic diseases. [3] It is also used to treat high blood calcium due to cancer and adrenal insufficiency along with other steroids . [ 3 ]

  8. Drug eruption - Wikipedia

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    A fixed drug eruption is the term for a drug eruption that occurs in the same skin area every time the person is exposed to the drug. Eruptions can occur frequently with a certain drug (for example, with phenytoin [ 8 ] ), or be very rare (for example, Sweet's syndrome following the administration of colony-stimulating factors [ 9 ] ).

  9. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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    Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says she regularly sees four skin conditions in particular: skin allergies, parasites, acute moist dermatitis, and endocrine disease.