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.
Beer
Kenneth
K
Palm Beach Esthetic Center, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA.
Downie
Jeanine
J
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