Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids: A Misconception in the Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris

July 2012 in “ DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) ”

Rushqia Mukhtar Asma Khalid

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TLDR Using topical steroids for acne is a bad idea and can worsen skin problems.

The study conducted at Pakistan Railway Hospital in 2012 investigated the use of topical steroids among 110 acne vulgaris patients, aged 13-35. It found that 62% of these patients used topical steroids, with betamethasone valerate being the most common. The study highlighted that the use of topical steroids for acne was a misconception, as it was associated with various side effects. These included aggravation of acne lesions (36%), perioral dermatitis (24%), telangiectasias (16%), increased facial hair growth (14%), tinea incognito (6%), and acne rosacea (4%). The findings emphasized the inappropriate use of topical steroids in acne treatment due to these adverse effects.

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