A5093960465- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Contact Dermatitis and Allergies
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-2025
National Institutes of Health
2024-2025
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are first-line therapies for numerous skin conditions. Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a controversial diagnosis advocated by patients with prolonged TCS exposure who report severe systemic reactions upon treatment cessation. However, to date there have been no systematic clinical or mechanistic studies distinguish TSW from other eczematous disorders.
Abstract Background Topical glucocorticoids (more commonly termed topical corticosteroids; TCS) are first line therapy for management of numerous skin conditions. Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a controversial diagnosis advocated by patients with prolonged TCS exposure who report severe systemic reactions upon treatment cessation. Although the disease may be confused eczematous disorders or dismissed outright, there have been no systematic clinical mechanistic studies to either refute support...