07/02/2024
***FDA Advisory No.2024-0197 || Safety Information: Topical Corticosteroids and increased risk of misuse and abuse***
Topical corticosteroids are used to treat the symptoms of many skin disorders, such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. These drug products play a major role in the treatment of many dermatologic conditions. These are usually recommended for once to twice daily use. However, misuse, abuse, and abrupt stop of topical corticosteroids result in Topical Steroids Withdrawal (“Topical Steroid Addiction” or “Red Skin Syndrome ''). this includes prolonged, frequent, and inappropriate use of moderate to high potency topical corticosteroids, especially on the face and ge***al area. Several different medical conditions resulting from excessive use are atrophy, rosacea, acne, perioral dermatitis and symptoms includes redness of the skin, burning sensation, followed by skin peeling, which appears to be distinct from a flare-up of the underlying condition. The signs and symptoms occur within days to weeks after discontinuation.
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