Topical Steroids (Part 2) - Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask!
“Somebody with moderate atopic eczema has nine flares a year, each of those flares, perhaps needing topical steroids for two to five weeks at least. So, they're barely stopping the topical steroids.” Dr George Moncrieff
Already you can see how patients can very easily, and unintentionally, be prescribed topical steroids long-term, which they are neither intended for, nor licensed for. The impact of this is discussed in this episode, by your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. They will also guide you through incidences where topical steroids can be a cause for concern and how to overcome these. Our learned colleagues will cover:
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The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson and Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.
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