Deakin M J
Med J Aust. 1976 Jan 31;1(5):120-1.
The hazards of the topical use of steroids, especially the fluorinated steroids, are reviewed. Attention is drawn, especially to the site of application, the face and flexures. The masking of bacterial and fungal infection by topical corticosteroid preparations is mentioned, as are the possible dangers of using them in skin malignancy. The query is raised as to the value of topical use of antibiotics.
本文综述了局部使用类固醇尤其是含氟类固醇的危害。特别提请注意用药部位，如面部和褶皱处。文中提到局部用皮质类固醇制剂可掩盖细菌和真菌感染，以及在皮肤恶性肿瘤中使用它们可能存在的危险。还对局部使用抗生素的价值提出了质疑。
