Steroid phobia among general users of topical steroids: a cross-sectional nationwide survey.
Seung Yeon SongSun-Young JungEun Young KimPublished in: The Journal of dermatological treatment (2018)
Steroid phobia among general users of topical steroids appears to be relatively high despite most of them being non-chronic topical steroid users. Healthcare professionals should not refrain from counseling patients, but instead actively address the issues leading to fears in patients.