Oral Steroids for Dermatitis
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Oral Steroids for Dermatitis
Fisher AD, Clarke J, Williams TK 15(2). 8
Publication Type: Journal Article (Case Reports)
Abstract:
Contact/allergic dermatitis is frequently treated inappropriately with lower-than-recommended doses or inadequate duration of treatment with oral and intramuscular glucocorticoids. This article highlights a case of dermatitis in a Ranger Assessment and Selection Program student who was improperly treated over 2 weeks with oral steroids after being bit by Cimex lectularius, commonly known as bed bugs. The article also highlights the pitfalls of improper oral steroid dosing and provides reasoning for longer-duration oral steroid treatment.
Keywords: dermatitis; steroids; bed bugs; military; Cimex lectularis
PMID: 26125159
