Prevention
Physicians need to be aware of the danger of topical steroids. Only mild steroids should be applied to the face. The use of the topical steroid should be limited to the condition. Alternate week therapy or 3 consecutive days a week therapy is better than continuous therapy in preventing steroid induced rosacea. Only the mildest topical steroid should be used on the face if a condition warrants such use. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs does not necessary prevent steroid induced rosacea. Similar conditions have been seen with both Elidel and Protopic, possibly from immunosuppression and demodex or bacterial growth.
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