Keep Patients Getting Topical Steroids Safe

June 2021

Patients are often surprised to hear that TOPICAL corticosteroids (triamcinolone, etc) may cause SYSTEMIC effects, such as high blood sugar.

The risk usually boils down to factors such as the patient's age, site of application, and the potency of the steroid.

For example, higher-potency steroids, such as clobetasol 0.05% or fluocinonide 0.05%, are more likely to lead to problems.

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Table of Contents

COVID-19 Encourage COVID-19 Vaccination for Adolescents
COVID-19 Help Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance
Angina Corzyna Will Be a New Med for Chronic Chest Pain
Opioids Get Prepared to Handle Tramadol as a Controlled Substance
Rosacea Sort Through Topical Meds for Rosacea
Communication Be Ready to Help People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Topicals Keep Patients Getting Topical Steroids Safe
Psychiatry Be Alert for PTSD Linked to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Multiple Sclerosis Stay Informed About New Multiple Sclerosis Meds