Measurement of dermal atrophy induced by topical steroids using a radiographic technique

A modified radiographic technique was used to assess dermal atrophy induced by topical steriods. The method proved reliable, and significant atrophy occurred with fluocinolone acetonide, clobetasone butyrate, hydrocortisone 17-butyrate and flurandrenolone, but not with hydrocortisone.