Have you ever wondered if steroids are the best choice for managing your eczema?
While both topical and oral steroids offer quick relief from severe eczema flares, understanding their long-term risks and safer alternatives can dramatically improve your quality of life.
In this episode, Dr. Mondana Ghias joins Kortney and Dr. Gupta to discuss the complex role of systemic corticosteroids in eczema management. They dive deep into the short-term relief that steroids provide for severe eczema symptoms and emphasize why steroids must be approached cautiously due to potential side effects and dependency risks.
Dr. Ghias also highlights the unique challenges of eczema care for individuals with skin of color, addressing differences in treatment response and the common issue of hypopigmentation caused by topical steroids.
What we cover in our episode about steroid use in eczema treatment:- Role of Systemic Steroids: When steroids are necessary and how they quickly manage severe eczema flares.
- Risks and Side Effects: Understanding the serious long-term effects of systemic and topical steroids.
- Steroid Withdrawal: Recognizing the signs of steroid withdrawal and strategies to manage rebound effects.
- Challenges of Topical Steroids for Skin of Color: The unique risks of steroid use and managing hypopigmentation.
- Alternatives to Steroids and Innovative Treatments: The rise of biologics and targeted therapies offering safer, long-term solutions.
- The Importance of Specialist Care: Working with a dermatologist or allergist will help you find a sustainable long-term management plan.
Made in partnership with The Allergy & Asthma Network. Thanks to Sanofi and Regeneron for sponsoring today’s episode.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.
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