Topical corticosteroids or steroid creams are widely used to treat common skin irritations and rashes such as dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis. But rub on too much for too long and you could be putting yourself in danger, according to Taiwanese scientists and doctors, who are warning of "elevated risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures associated with osteoporosis." For their study, published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and based on information from the
"This study emphasizes that using topical corticosteroids to treat inflammatory skin conditions should be done very carefully and clinicians should be aware of these potential side effects," said Chia-Yu Chu of National Taiwan University Hospital and National Taiwan University College of Medicine. "Susceptible populations" - particularly "women and young people" - should be cautious about long-term use,
HEALTH NOTES: High doses of drugs used by millions to treat skin conditions such as eczema significantly increase the risk of the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis.
Demonstrated distinct links between extended topical corticosteroid/steroid creams use and both osteoporosis and MOF, revealing dose-dependent relationships.
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