TCS Withdrawal & Red Skin Syndrome
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are commonly prescribed to treat atopic dermatitis when other treatments fail. But they’re often used too often (or for too long), which can result in topical steroid withdrawal (also known as ‘red skin syndrome’). Synthetic cortisone medications (corticosteroids) simulate cortisol, a naturally occurring, anti-inflammatory hormone produced by the adrenal glands. The production […]