Prolonged Corticosteroid Exposure Associated With Adverse Effects for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

A study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology found that both adult and pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) had more negative effects with prolonged exposure to corticosteroid treatment for symptoms of AD. Such a treatment is used as maintenance and has generally been regarded as safe, but it can also cause issues such as striae and skin atrophy. The study assessed corticosteroid-exposure effects.

Reference: Barta K, Fonacier LS, Hart M, et al. Corticosteroid exposure and cumulative effects in patients with eczema: Results from a patient survey. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023 Jan;130(1):93-99.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.09.031. Epub 2022 Sep 30. PMID: 36191848.

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