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  • Dermatology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Topical corticosteroids are widely prescribed but subject to misuse and abuse.
  • Abuse leads to significant psychosomatic issues, including topical steroid addiction and TC phobia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the adverse effects of topical steroid abuse.
  • To highlight the challenges in managing topical steroid addiction and TC phobia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on topical steroid abuse and its consequences.
  • Analysis of reported cases and management strategies for topical steroid addiction and TC phobia.

Main Results:

  • Topical steroid addiction involves psychological distress and rebound phenomena upon cessation.
  • TC phobia is observed, particularly in parents of atopic children.
  • Both conditions present management difficulties.

Conclusions:

  • Topical steroid abuse has severe dermatological and psychological sequelae.
  • Effective management strategies are challenging but psychological counseling is beneficial for both addiction and phobia.