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PPP 182 - Topical corticosteroids with Dr Eleni Yiasemides

We talked with, Dr Eleni Yiasemides (board-certified consultant Dermatologist specialist from Sydney) about

*Inappropriate indications for topical corticosteroids (cortisones) like perioral dermatitis when less is usually more

*The verdict on combination products corticosteroids + anti fungal creams and when to use them

*Busting myths on topical corticosteroids like "apply sparingly"

*The issue of tachyphylaxis

*Practice points about alcohol based treatments, preservatives and fragrance

*Alternative topical therapy other than corticosteroids

*Best practice for managing skin health (moisture…

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