Steroid-Induced Osteonecrosis in Dermatology: A Review

Steroid-induced osteonecrosis is unpredictable and highly morbid. MEDLINE (Ovid) and PubMed search for relevant literature. Oral steroid doses typically considered to be associated with the condition are >20 mg of prednisone (or equivalent) per day or >2 g within a period of 2 to 3 months. Sym...

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Published inJournal of cutaneous medicine and surgery Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 358
Main Authors Nowak, Dominik Alex, Yeung, Jensen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2015
Subjects
Humans
Osteonecrosis - chemically induced
Risk Factors
Steroids - administration & dosage
Steroids - adverse effects
bone death
dermatology
corticosteroids
glucocorticosteroids
aseptic necrosis
osteonecrosis
steroids
avascular necrosis
ischemic necrosis
osteochondritis dissecans
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Summary:Steroid-induced osteonecrosis is unpredictable and highly morbid. MEDLINE (Ovid) and PubMed search for relevant literature. Oral steroid doses typically considered to be associated with the condition are >20 mg of prednisone (or equivalent) per day or >2 g within a period of 2 to 3 months. Symptoms may be vague. Dermatologists must exercise a high degree of clinical suspicion and warn patients about steroid-related risks and conditions for follow-up.
ISSN:1203-4754
DOI:10.1177/1203475415579759