What is red skin syndrome/topical steroid withdrawal?
Red skin syndrome is characterized as an inflammatory skin reaction to overuse of steroid creams; the skin becomes red, swollen with burning and itching. Topical steroid withdrawal occurs after the steroids have been discontinued.
How do members experience red skin syndrome/topical steroid withdrawal?
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Depressed mood
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for red skin syndrome/topical steroid withdrawal*
Who has red skin syndrome/topical steroid withdrawal on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 13 | |
| 30s | 29 | |
| 40s | 20 | |
| 50s | 13 | |
| 60s | 15 | |
| 70+ | 14 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 33 | |
| Female | 73 |