Hypertrichosis local corticosteroids

There are hundreds of topical steroid preparations that are available for the treatment of skin diseases. In addition to their aforementioned antiinflammatory effects, topical steroids also exert their effects by vasoconstriction of the capillaries in the superficial dermis and by reduction of cellular mitosis and cell proliferation especially in the basal cell layer of the skin. In addition to the aforementioned systemic side effects, topical steroids can have adverse local effects. Chronic treatment with topical corticosteroids may increase the risk of bacterial and fungal infections. A combination steroid and antibacterial agent can be used to combat this problem. Additional local side effects that can be caused by extended use of topical steroids are epidermal atrophy, acne, glaucoma and cataracts (thus the weakest concentrations should be used in and around the eyes), pigmentation problems, hypertrichosis, allergic contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and granuloma gluteale infantum (251). 

Triamcinolone Nystatin (Mycolog ) [Anti-inflammatory Antifungal/Corticosteroid] Uses Cutaneous candidiasis Action Antifungal anti-inflammatory Dose Apply lightly to area bid max 25 mg/d Caution [C, ] Contra Varicella systemic fungal Infxns Disp Cream oint SE Local irritation, hypertrichosis, pigmentation changes Interactions T Effects W/barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin T effects OF salicylates, vaccines EMS See Triamcinolone OD See Triamcinolone... 

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