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Frequency of side effects commonly associated with topical steroids or vehicle/moisturizer
| topical steroid n(%) | vehicle/moisturizer n(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| total subjects* | 1337 | 954 |
| skin infection | 1 (0.1) | 5 (0.5) |
| folliculitis | 8 (0.6) | 3 (0.3) |
| skin irritation | 26 (1.9) | 33 (3.5) |
| telangiectasia | 1 (0.1) | 2 (0.2) |
| skin atrophy | 1 (0.1) | 0 |
| striae | 1 (0.1) | 0 |
| acne | 2 (0.1) | 0 |
includes only those in which side effects were considered
