Topical Steroid Side Effects & Safer Alternatives
Are topical steroids doing more harm than good? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Allie Golant, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai, to unpack the real risks of topical corticosteroids — and why steroid stewardship is becoming a bigger conversation in dermatology.In this episode, you'll learn:Why topical steroid overuse leads to skin thinning, striae, and hypopigmentation — especially in skin of color patientsThe dangers of "polypharmacy" when patients mix and match steroid potencies across body areasHow systemic steroid absorption can…
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