Skin trauma in patients receiving systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Surprisingly extensive skin damage may result from trivial accidents in patients treated with systemic corticosteroids. In one year 21 such patients were admitted to a plastic surgical unit. Skin necrosis and delayed healing are problems in these patients, and skin grafting may be necessary.
D000368:Aged; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003646:Debridement; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D010248:Paramethasone / Q000009:adverse effects; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014221:Triamcinolone / Q000009:adverse effects
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D014221:Triamcinolone; D003907:Dexamethasone; D001623:Betamethasone; D011239:Prednisolone; D010248:Paramethasone; D008775:Methylprednisolone