Objectives To study trends in use of oral glucocorticoids (GCs) among adults, characteristics
of oral GC initiators and prescriptions for the prevention of potential adverse effects …

Background Systemic corticosteroids (SCS) are commonly used but are associated with
adverse effects. Given their prevalent use, the potential impact of SCS use on health-related …

Side effects of long-term oral corticosteroid therapy. Systemic corticosteroid therapy has
been used for over 70 years, and is still the cornerstone of the treatment of many conditions …

Considering the concerns about topical corticosteroid (TC) phobia that prevents necessary
use of patients from using the necessary TCs, estimating the incidence and characteristics of …

Introduction: Inappropriate use of topical corticosteroids was found to cause different
dermatological complications. Despite its complex adverse effects, misuse of topical …

Corticosteroids are synthetic analogues of human hormones normally produced by the
adrenal cortex. They have both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. The …

Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are a key part of therapy regimens for a diverse variety of
conditions. Despite their efficacy, they are associated with a wide variety of adverse events …

Purpose Corticosteroid overprescribing is well documented in real-world practice. There is
currently no evidence to guide best practices for steroid stewardship. The aim of this study …

Systemic corticosteroids play an integral role in the management of many inflammatory and
immunologic conditions, but these agents are also associated with serious risks …

Background: Side effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are often described in the literature
as infrequent and of minor consequence to patients' health. However, little is known about …