Long-Term Use of Oral Corticosteroids and Safety Outcomes for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The use of oral corticosteroids for prolonged periods may be associated with adverse events (AEs). Nevertheless, the risk of AEs with oral corticosteroids, especially among patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), has not been comprehensively investigated and lacks evidence on duration of treatment.

Objective

To assess the association between long-term exposure to oral corticosteroids and AEs among adult patients with AD.

Design, setting, and participants

This nested case-control study used data from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service database of South Korea between January 1, 2012, and October 31, 2021, which included 1 year prior to the cohort entry date of January 1, 2013, for assessing exclusion criteria and baseline characteristics, and 1

SUBMITTER: Jang YH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259904 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature