Topical Steroid Concerns (Part 2) - When topical steroids bite back

In this episode on Topical Steroid Concerns, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson will educate and upskill you on Topical Steroid Withdrawal, also known as Red Skin Syndrome. They will be sharing their experiences and covering:  

• What Topical Steroid Withdrawal is?
• Who it affects
• Symptoms of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
• The impact that the healthcare profession has had and is continuing to have by not being alert to this condition
• What needs to be done urgently to help individuals who are experiencing this devastating condition
• MHRA updates following the reports to the Yellow Card Scheme 

They are also fortunate enough to be joined by Briana Banos, to get a patient-perspective on Topical Steroid Withdrawal. This raw and emotional episode is not to be missed. 

Useful resources and links: 

MHRA: Topical corticosteroid and withdrawal reactions: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/topical-corticosteroids-and-withdrawal-reactions 

MHRA: Topical steroids: introduction of new labelling and a reminder of the possibility of severe side effects, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal Reactions, available at:  https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/topical-steroids-introduction-of-new-labelling-and-a-reminder-of-the-possibility-of-severe-side-effects-including-topical-steroid-withdrawal-reactions# 

ITSAN – www.itsan.org 

Scratch That – https://scratchthat.org.uk 

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The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.