So when Jones was prescribed a potent topical steroid to combat the condition, she was hopeful. And for a while, the medication worked. Until it didn’t. At a time when she should’ve been ...

The most frequent reported association with POD is a history of topical corticosteroid use on the face. One study found that 71 of 73 patients had applied fluorinated corticosteroids before onset ...

Like other topical corticosteroids ... or on diaper dermatitis or pre-existing skin atrophy. Do not use fluorinated steroids longer than 1 week on the face. Avoid abrupt cessation in chronic ...