TSW Research Resource Page
This review was published in 1979. Read 'Steroid Addiction' here.
2. 'The red skin syndromes: corticosteroid addiction and withdrawal', Expert Review of Dermatology, 2006
This abstract from the 'Expert Review in Dermatology' discusses 1500 patients who were treated and evaluated. Read the abstract here.
3. 'Adverse effects of topical glucocorticosteroids', Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2006
Read the research paper here.
4. 'Side effects of topical steroids' - a long overdue visit, Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2014
Read the research paper here.
5. 'A systematic review of topical corticosteroid withdrawal in patients with atopic dermatitis and other dermatoses', American Academy of Dermatology, 2015
Read the research paper here.
6. 'Topical steroid addiction in atopic dermatitis', Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 2014
This article addresses the clinical features of topical steroid addiction. Images are included. Read the research paper here.
7. 'Prevalence of atopic diseases and the use of topical corticosteroids - is there a connection?', Medical Hypotheses, 2005
Read the article here.
8. 'Serum nitric oxide levels in red patients - separating corticosteroid -addicted patients from those with chronic eczema', Jama Dermatology, 2004
This article discusses the difference between chronic eczema and patients addicted to topical steroids.
Read research paper here.
9. 'Corticosteroid addiction and withdrawal in the atopic: the red burning skin syndrome, Clinics in Dermatology, 2003
This report was conducted by researchers from the Department of Dermatology, UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles. It shows graphic photos and descriptions of different cases. The pattern of topical steroid withdrawal is described in detail.
Warning: this research paper contains graphic images and is not suitable for viewing if you are under 18. Read the research paper here.
10. 'Topical steroid addiction and withdrawal - An overview for GPs', Australian Family Physician, Ear, Nose and Throat, 2016
This article was written by an Australian, Sydney-based doctor, Dr. Belinda Sheary. Also see her research paper, below (No. 12). Read the article here.
11. 'Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis: A clinical study of 110 cases', Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2011.
This article discusses the "rosacea-like" appearance of dermatitis which can occur after prolonged and continuous use of topical steroids. Read the research paper here.
12. 'Steroid Withdrawal Effects Following Long-term Topical Corticosteroid Use', Dermatitis, 2018.
Read the research here.
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Article by nutritionist Karen Fischer, research compiled by Katie Layland and Karen Fischer, 12 July 2018.
Fischer, K., 2018, 'TSW Research Resource Page', Eczema Life Clinic, Sydney, Australia.
Research:
1. Kligman, A.M. and Frosch, P.J., 1979. Steroid addiction. International Journal of Dermatology, 18(1), pp.23-31.2. Rapaport, M.J. and Rapaport, V., 2006. The red skin syndromes: corticosteroid addiction and withdrawal. Expert Review of Dermatology, 1(4), pp.547-561.
3. Hengge, U.R., Ruzicka, T., Schwartz, R.A. and Cork, M.J., 2006. Adverse effects of topical glucocorticosteroids. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 54(1), pp.1-15.
4. Coondoo, A., Phiske, M., Verma, S. and Lahiri, K., 2014. Side-effects of topical steroids: a long overdue revisit. Indian dermatology online journal, 5(4), p.416.
5. Hajar, T., Leshem, Y.A., Hanifin, J.M., Nedorost, S.T., Lio, P.A., Paller, A.S., Block, J. and Simpson, E.L., 2015. A systematic review of topical corticosteroid withdrawal (“steroid addiction”) in patients with atopic dermatitis and other dermatoses. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 72(3), pp.541-549.
6. Fukaya, M., Sato, K., Sato, M., Kimata, H., Fujisawa, S., Dozono, H., Yoshizawa, J. and Minaguchi, S., 2014. Topical steroid addiction in atopic dermatitis. Drug, Healthcare and Patient Safety, 6, p.131.
7. Pampura, A.N., 2005. Prevalence of atopic diseases and the use of topical corticosteroids. Is there any connection?. Medical Hypotheses, 64(3), pp.575-578.
8. Rapaport, M.J. and Rapaport, V.H., 2004. Serum Nitric Oxide Levels in Red Patients: Separating Corticosteroid-Addicted Patients From Those With Chronic Eczema. Archives of dermatology, 140(8), pp.1013-1014.
9. Rapaport, M.J. and Lebwohl, M., 2003. Corticosteroid addiction and withdrawal in the atopic: the red burning skin syndrome. Clinics in Dermatology, 21(3), pp.201-214.
11. Rathi, S.K. and Kumrah, L., 2011. Topical corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis: A clinical study of 110 cases. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology, 77(1), p.42.