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Steroid Induced Atrophy:Many years of inappropriate application of topical steroids have led to 
local changes and
Steroid Induced ... application of topical steroids ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Steroid
Steroid Induced Atrophy: Chronic topical steroid use has led to marked thinning of the skin.

Charlie Goldberg,
Steroid Induced ... Chronic topical steroid ... Clinical #Photo #Dermatology ... #SkinRash #Steroid
Bioequivalence of Corticosteroid Doses - Dexamethasone Conversion
Dexamethasone 1mg
Betamethasone 1mg
Prednisolone 7mg
Hydrocortisone 30mg
Triamcinolone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 5mg

Dr. Keith Siau @drkeithsiau

#Bioequivalence
Dexamethasone Conversion ... Corticosteroid #conversion ... #equivalent #steroid ... #pharmacology #
REBEL Review 46: Corticosteroid Conversion Chart 

Glucocorticoid, Approximate Equivalent Dose (mg), Relative Anti-Inflammatory (Glucocorticoid) Potency, Relative
Corticosteroid Conversion ... corticosteroid #steroid ... #conversion #endocrinology ... comparison #table #pharmacology
Pearl 1: Know the different strengths of the topical corticosteroids.

#Pharmacology #Dermatology #Topical #Corticosteroid #Potency #Class #Table
#Pharmacology #Dermatology ... #Class #Table #Steroids
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Stress Dose Steroids ... #StressDose #Steroids ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis ... #Management #Pharmacology
Steroid Conversion and Equivalency Chart
Prednisone 5mg
Methylprednisolone 4mg
Prednisolone 5mg
Hydrocortisone 25mg
Dexamethasone n/a
Fludrocortisone N/A 10 125 36-72

#Steroid #Equivalency #conversion
Steroid Conversion ... 10 125 36-72 #Steroid ... #Equivalency #conversion ... corticosteroid #pharmacology
Systemic Glucocorticoid Dose Equivalents. 

Note: approximate equivalent dose is based on anti-inflammatory potency. Fludrocortisone is not
Corticosteroid #Steroid ... #Conversion #Table ... #Equivalents #Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
blocks peripheral conversion ... • Decreases conversion ... approx. 1 hr) Steroids ... Decrease peripheral conversion ... ThyroidStorm #Management #Pharmacology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Atopic Dermatitis ... After non-pharmacologic ... locations and is "steroid-free ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Dermatology #Management