Topical corticosteroid induced ulcerated striae

Shyam B Verma; Bhushan Madke

doi:10.1016/j.abd.2020.07.003

Topical corticosteroid induced ulcerated striae

An Bras Dermatol. 2021 Jan-Feb;96(1):94-96. doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.07.003. Epub 2020 Nov 18.

Authors

Shyam B Verma¹, Bhushan Madke²

Affiliations

¹ Nirvan Skin Clinic, Makarpura, Vadodara, India. Electronic address: skindiaverma@gmail.com.
² Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University), Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi Meghe, Wardha, India.

Abstract

We report four cases of ulcerated striae following misuse of fixed dose combinations creams containing clobetasol propionate with antifungal and antibacterial agents.

Keywords: Adverse effects; Striae distensae; Topical steroid; Ulceration.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
Anti-Allergic Agents*
Clobetasol / adverse effects
Humans
Striae Distensae* / chemically induced
Ulcer

Substances

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Anti-Allergic Agents
Clobetasol