A 25-year-old with widespread atopic dermatitis needs frequent potent topical corticosteroids. He is concerned about side effects. Which side effect i...

Question

A 25-year-old with widespread atopic dermatitis needs frequent potent topical corticosteroids. He is concerned about side effects. Which side effect is most commonly associated with long-term potent topical steroid use?

Accepted Answer

Local skin atrophy

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Osteoporosis

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Renal failure

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Alopecia

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Hyperglycaemia

MCQ (SBA): Atopic Dermatitis

A 25-year-old with widespread atopic dermatitis needs frequent potent topical corticosteroids. He is concerned about side effects. Which side effect is most commonly associated with long-term potent topical steroid use?