India, Feb. 25 -- Topical steroids, initially designed for short-term use under medical supervision, are increasingly being used without proper guidance, with various factors contributing to this issue. The ease of availability and lack of stringent regulations contribute to the rampant over-the-counter sales, leading to misuse with Topical Steroid-Damaged Facies (TSDF) standing out as a visible consequence. While steroids are used for medical conditions like psoriasis and eczema, amongst others, their unsafe and unregulated use can leads to multiple problems.

Let's delve deeper into the reasons behind this phenomenon:

Misdiagnosis and Self-Medication

Many individuals lack proper medical knowledge and may incorrectly diagnose their ski...