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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy can detect early signs of steroid overuse on the scalp, suggesting a need for non-steroidal treatments.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a new and promising treatment for striae distensa, noting its lack of associated risks like hyperpigmentation or infection, but reports no clinical results.
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August 1992 in “PubMed” In this study, examination of skin biopsies from individuals using anabolic-androgenic steroids revealed significant enlargement of sebaceous glands and associated increases in skin lipids and Propionibacteria acnes.
This article discusses the potency grading of steroid skin creams and highlights that very potent or potent steroids (grades I and II) can cause significant side effects, especially in children.
February 2022 in “Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine” This case report observed hypertrichosis on the left forearm of an 80-year-old woman, possibly linked to her previous use of the topical steroid betamethasone butyrate propionate for dermatitis.