Clinical Features

Managing Topical Corticosteroid Withdrawal

Topical corticosteroids are the first-line therapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and many other inflammatory dermatoses.

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Topical corticosteroids are the first-line therapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and many other inflammatory dermatoses. 1

The term topical steroid withdrawal describes an adverse effect that generally occurs with inappropriate prolonged use of high-potency topical corticosteroids. 2,3

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