Adverse Effects of Long-Term Oral Corticosteroids in the Department of Dermatology, Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Fandresena Arilala Sendrasoa Irina Mamisoa RanaivoArifetraniaina Julia RaheriveloFahafahantsoa Rapelanoro RabenjaLala Soavina Ramarozatovo

Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology (2021)

Repetitive infections and cutaneous adverse reactions are the most frequent adverse effects of long-term oral corticosteroid use. Prescribing the lowest effective dose may reduce the risk of these adverse effects. Furthermore, prevention of the adverse effects of corticosteroids through diet, calcium and vitamin D supplementation is strongly recommended during long-term oral corticosteroid therapy.

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