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Topical corticosteroids and the risk of osteoporosis, fractures

Alexander Egeberg, MD, PhD, with Bob Kronemyer Topical corticosteroids (TCSs) are some of the most frequently used drugs for skin diseases worldwide. While these agents are generally considered safe, they are often prescribed with little thought about the dosage or duration. Systemic and inhaled corticosteroids negatively impact bone remodeling and cause osteoporosis and bone fracture […]