Topical Steroid Side Effects & Safer Alternatives

Are topical steroids doing more harm than good? Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain sits down with Dr. Allie Golant, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai, to unpack the real risks of topical corticosteroids — and why steroid stewardship is becoming a bigger conversation in dermatology.Got a question or topic idea? Email us at [email protected] us at the Science of Skin Summit — Austin, TX, September 2026, and our Longevity Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ, February 2027. Details at scienceofskinsummit.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a 5-star rating, and share it with a colleague — word of mouth is how this podcast grows!Follow and Listen to the Podcast Here:🍎 Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skincare-confidential/id1664286292🎵 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/49NtbRxb32CJu2XtSV6tso📦 Amazon Music — https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7de48e5e-f450-466b-a0f4-f2275b67757f/skincare-confidential💚 iHeart Radio — https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-science-of-skin-269540115/📻 Audacy — https://www.audacy.com/podcast/skincare-confidential-4398f👉 Subscribe for weekly dermatology deep dives👉 New episodes cover skincare science, dermatology treatments, and skin health for the whole familyDisclaimer: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician regarding any health-related diagnosis or treatment.#TopicalSteroids #Dermatology #EczemaTreatment #PsoriasisTreatment #SkinOfColor #AtopicDermatitis #SteroidStewardship #NonSteroidalTreatment #DermatologyPodcast #SkinHealth #Hypopigmentation #ScienceOfSkin #DermTok #SkincareScience