A recent social media trend is raising awareness—and perhaps stoking fears—about a relatively rare and potentially debilitating condition known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). As of mid-March, ...

Michelle Sansiveri's eczema began as a teenager with a tiny patch on her neck. A dermatologist prescribed the now 28-year-old a low-to-medium dose topical steroid cream with just one instruction: use ...

Dear Anon.: Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, an uncommon (less than 1% of people) skin condition that may also affect the mouth or vagina. It most often occurs during the ages of 30 to 60. It ...

Overuse of highly potent topical steroids on your skin can cause a rebound of your original condition as well as withdrawal symptoms that might last for days, months, or rarely years. (Photo credit: ...

Nurse Kathryn Tullos immediately noticed something was different about her youngest son’s eczema symptoms. She and her three other children had all suffered from eczema, so she was well-acquainted ...

People with atopic dermatitis are taking to social media to share dramatic images of red, cracked, peeling skin that they blame on overuse of steroid creams. But their dermatologists may not agree.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid ...

A dermatologist prescribed the now 28-year-old a low-to-medium dose topical steroid cream with just one instruction: use as needed. She would place the cream on her rash, and the eczema would go away.

Topical steroid withdrawal can happen after you stop the use of topical corticosteroids. Learn how you can reduce your chance of this condition and help ease your symptoms. Topical steroid withdrawal ...

Medical experts do not fully understand TSW and have not yet performed extensive research on it. However, they do know that some people who use topical steroids for a long time or misuse them may ...

Topical corticosteroids can help treat chronic inflammation, but stopping them can lead to adverse effects, such as burning, itching, or peeling of the skin. For adults, withdrawal symptoms often ...