June 2026 in “Barind Medical College Journal” In this study, researchers examined 1,000 South Asian patients misusing topical corticosteroids for dermatophytosis and found that this misuse resulted in atypical, chronic, and recurrent fungal infections called steroid-modified dermatophytosis, often involving extensive and atypical skin presentations.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study in Jordan found that topical corticosteroid use is common and often involves creams obtained without prescriptions, with only 61.3% of users aware of potential side effects, highlighting a need for better public education and regulation to prevent misuse.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Dermoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing and managing topical steroid dependent face.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science” In this observational study conducted in Bengaluru, India, among 272 dermatology patients, the authors reported that dermatitis was the most common condition treated with corticosteroids, with a preference for topical applications; desonide was the most frequently prescribed drug.
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January 2014 in “PubMed” In this case report, erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp in a 49-year-old man showed improvement with daily application of 0.1% mometasone furoate cream.