Friday, 22 January 2016

Topical Steroid Abuse in Taiwan

In Taiwan, even the most potent steroid creams are available over the counter without a prescription and this is causing big problems for dermatologists who have to deal with the aftermath.

Since a reporting system was set up, hospitals were reporting over 500 cases of topical steroid abuse a month, according to Focus Taiwan News.

We are thankful that organisations like ITSAN exist to support these people through what is likely to be an horrific withdrawal phase.

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