QuizTime 13
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40yr old M comes to us with the following lesions of few months duration.
Asymptomatic
Applying various ointments from different places
Dx ?
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Local adverse effects of topical corticosteroid use
On detailed history taking and careful examination it was found out
The patient was using verities of topical ointments from shops and sources for prolonged duration
They mostly contained corticosteroids
Self medication +
Skin atrophy is the most prominent cutaneous adverse effect
Involves both the epidermis and dermis
The development/ exacerbation of dermatoses of the face
steroid rosacea, acne, and perioral dermatitis, is a well-known side effect of topical corticosteroids
Hypertrichosis
Pigmentary changes
Infections
ACD
Are some of the other well known side effects of long term unsupervised topical corticosteroids use
Thank you all my friends for showing interest in my work.
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Dr Manoj Ram MD
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