title: Adverse effects of topical corticosteroids.
abstract: Topical corticosteroids may induce local and systemic adverse reactions. Some of the corticosteroids are at low risk to induce several manifestations, but gross overdosage or misuse of the most potent steroids are responsible for a number of adverse reactions. An overview of the effects of topical corticosteroids upon the different structures of human skin is presented here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatopathology, University of Liège, Belgium.
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Piérard
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Piérard-Franchimont
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ben Mosbah
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arrese Estrada
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D000367:Age Factors; D001284:Atrophy; D004817:Epidermis / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones