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Steroid dermatitis resembling rosacea: aetiopathogenesis and treatment
Author(s) -
Ljubojeviæ S,
BastaJuzbašiæ A,
Lipozenèiæ J
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1046/j.1468-3083.2002.00388_2.x
Subject(s) - rosacea , medicine , dermatology , erythema , acne
Background Corticosteroids were first introduced for topical use in dermatology in 1951. Since then uncontrolled use (abuse) has caused many different reactions, often with manifestations resembling those of rosacea. Objective The prolonged use of local corticosteroids (usually 2–6 months) may lead to a clinical picture of severe dermatitis with erythema, papules and pustules that are classified according their localization to three types. The treatment of choice is tetracycline in combination with local application of neutral ointments. Conclusions Trivial skin dermatoses, especially on the face, should not be treated with local corticosteroids.