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  • Title: Possible side effects of topical steroids.
    Author: Morman MR.
    Journal: Am Fam Physician; 1981 Feb; 23(2):171-4. PubMed ID: 6450525.
    Abstract:
    When used properly in controlled situations, topical corticosteroids provide dramatic relief in distressing disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. The fluorinated preparations are associated with a variety of side effects, including acne, striae, premature aging of the skin, hypertrichosis, perioral dermatitis, glaucoma and even adrenal suppression. Except for the severe, acute dermatoses, a nonfluorinated steroid is the better choice because of the relative lack of side effects and lower cost.
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