Hypertrichosis and Topical Corticosteroid Use

    February 2022 in “ Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ”
    Yuya Ando, Sachiko Ono, Yosuke Ono, Yoshinori Miura
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    TLDR Prolonged use of topical corticosteroids can cause excessive hair growth.
    An 80-year-old woman with mild dementia experienced hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, on her left forearm after using the topical corticosteroid betamethasone butyrate propionate for over 2 years. Initially prescribed for xerotic dermatitis, the continued application of this potent steroid led to thick hair growth and striae atrophicae on the treated area. The case highlights hypertrichosis as a potential adverse effect of prolonged topical corticosteroid use. Upon tapering the steroid, the hair growth decreased significantly. This case underscores the importance of proper prescription and patient communication to prevent such side effects.
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