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    Glossary Topical Steroid

    medication applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

    A topical steroid, also known as a topical corticosteroid, is a medication applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. It is commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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    1. THERAPEUTIC HOTLINE: Effectiveness of the association of cetirizine and topical steroids in lichen planus pilaris - an open-label clinical trial Dermatologic therapy · 2010 · 9 citations
    2. The use of biodegradable microneedle patches to increase penetration of topical steroid for prurigo nodularis. PubMed · 2018 · 5 citations
    3. High‐Potency Topical Steroids: An Effective Therapy for Chronic Scalp Inflammation in Rapp–Hodgkin Ectodermal Dysplasia Pediatric dermatology · 2016 · 3 citations
    4. Comparison of autologous platelet concentrates and topical steroids on oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis BMC Oral Health · 2024 · 1 citations
    5. Scalp atrophy secondary to steroid use in patients with scarring alopecia: are topical steroids superior to topical calcineurin inhibitors? International Journal of Dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
    6. Ingestion of topical steroid triggering pustular psoriasis? British Journal of Dermatology · 2005 · 1 citations
    7. Atypical Morphological Patterns of Topical Steroid-Modified Dermatophytosis: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Asia Barind Medical College Journal · 2026
    8. Topical sodium valproate-loaded nanospanlastics versus conventional topical steroid therapy in alopecia areata: a randomized controlled study Archives of dermatological research · 2024
    9. Drug utilization of topical and systemic steroids in treating various skin diseases in the dermatology department of a teaching hospital, Bangalore International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science · 2023
    10. Comparative Study between Topical Steroid alone versus Combined Fractional Erbium:YAG laser with Topical Steroid in Treatment of Alopecia Areata Research Square (Research Square) · 2022
    11. Infiltrative Erythemas and Nodules on a Unilateral Cheek Following Inappropriate Use of a Topical Steroid Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB) · 2022
    12. Infiltrative Erythemas and Nodules on a Unilateral Cheek Following Inappropriate Use of a Topical Steroid Yonago Acta Medica · 2022
    13. A comparative study of the outcomes of potent topical steroids versus topical tretinoin in patchy alopecia areata of scalp International Journal of Research in Dermatology · 2019
    14. Combination treatment of extensive and recalcitrant alopecia areata with oral and topical steroids with topical minoxidil: An open-label study of efficacy and safety in pediatric patients Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology · 2016
    15. Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) · 2012
    16. Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris - Journal of Islamic International Medical College · 2012
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    18. Evaluation of the efficacy of topical metformin 10% and 20% versus topical potent steroid in the treatment of patients with alopecia areata Archives of Dermatological Research · 2025
    19. Systemic Steroids With or Without 2% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata Archives of Dermatology · 1992 · 101 citations
    20. A cross-sectional study to characterise the topical steroid dependent face by dermoscopy at a tertiary care centre IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology · 2024
    21. Topical calcipotriol mixed with topical steroid versus topical steroid alone in treatment of alopecia areata 2019
    22. Comparative Study Between Ablative Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser Combined with Topical Steroid Versus Topical Steroid in Treatment of Alopecia Areata Iraqi postgraduate medical journal · 2025
    23. The Hidden Epidemic of Topical Steroid Use: Prevalence and Impact Among Jordan’s General Population Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2025
    24. The use of liposomes in the topical application of steroids Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology · 1984 · 33 citations
    25. Systemic steroids with or without 2% topical minoxidil in the treatment of alopecia areata Archives of Dermatology · 1992 · 24 citations
    26. Cortexolone 17a-propionate: Preclinical profile of a new topical, skin selective, steroidal antiandrogen Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2012
    27. Steroid topical therapy and pulse dosing therapy for multifocal alopecia areata Journal of Practical Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery · 2003
    28. Evaluation of an eucalyptus oil containing topical drug delivery system for selected steroid hormones International Journal of Pharmaceutics · 2006 · 75 citations
    29. “Impact of Growth Factor Concentrate Versus Topical Steriods With Antibiotics in Type 1 Tympanoplasty” Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology · 2025 · 1 citations
    30. Cirmcumscribed juvenile pityriasis rubra pilaris in a 5-year-old-girl treated with topical keratolytic and steroid Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018