Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis – report of cases and review of the literature

Halina Sielska; Elżbieta Kłujszo

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Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny

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Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis – report of cases and review of the literature

Halina Sielska

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Elżbieta Kłujszo

Przegl Dermatol 2012, 99, 1–9

Online publish date: 2012/02/25

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Introduction. Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis (TCIRD) is presently classified as a separate entity. In 98% of cases it is the result of rebound phenomenon after treatment with corticosteroids.

Objective. Presentation of side effects of topical glucocorticosteroids applied on the facial skin lesions.

Case reports. We present 9 cases of female patients, who developed TCIRD after prolonged use of topical cortricosteroids. We discuss methods of treatment and management of patients who may consider flare-up after corticosteroids withdrawal as ineffectiveness of applied medications or as their undesirable side effects.

Conclusions. Uncontrolled, long-term topical corticosteroid treatment of skin lesions localized on the face may lead to development of TCIRD. The management of these patients is difficult because of flare-up of skin changes after corticosteroids withdrawal at the first stage of therapy.

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Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis – report of cases and review of the literature

Halina Sielska , Elżbieta Kłujszo

perioral dermatitis, corticosteroids, side effects

Halina Sielska

,

Elżbieta Kłujszo