Sequelae from inadvertent long-term use of potent topical steroids.
We report a case of a 53-year-old African American woman with an unusual example of striae caused by topical steroid usage and discuss the widespread usage of these products.
Palm Beach Esthetic Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA.
Kenneth
K
Beer
Jeanine
J
Downie
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004547:Elastic Tissue / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology
D003358:Cosmetics; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002990:Clobetasol