Higher cumulative dose of topical corticosteroids is associated with osteoporosis and major osteoporotic fracture: A nationwide case-control study.

Bing-Jun HsiehDereck ShenTom C ChanYung-Tsu ChoChao-Hsiun TangChia-Yu Chu

Published in: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV (2023)

Higher cumulative TCS dose was associated with increased risk of osteoporosis and MOF. Long-term use of TCSs should be cautious, especially in susceptible populations such as women and young people.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
polycystic ovary syndrome
body composition
pregnancy outcomes
metabolic syndrome
metal organic framework
genetic diversity
adipose tissue
hip fracture
skeletal muscle