Welcome to another installment of “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya.
“Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s pause and ask — what could possibly go wrong? Spoiler alert: a lot. Our skin, the body’s mighty barrier, is more than just a protective shell — it’s a gateway. When you apply topical steroids, what seems like a quick fix can lead to some not-so-quick (and not-so-fun) complications.
In this episode, Dr. Chovatiya — Clinical Associate Professor at Rosalind Franklin University and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology + Immunology Research in Chicago — dives into:
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- The hidden dangers of chronic topical steroid use
- When “just a little cream” can become a big problem
- The legal and clinical landmines dermatologists need to navigate
- How to counsel patients before things get thin-skinned
Uncap that knowledge tube and squeeze out every ounce of insight from this must-listen episode.
🎧 Listen now: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines
Stay tuned for more gems from the JDD Podcast Vault — because sometimes, the biggest dangers come in small packages.
