The Hidden Epidemic of Topical Steroid Use: Prevalence and Impact Among Jordan’s General Population
Topical corticosteroid use is widespread in Jordan, often obtained without prescription and with limited awareness of potency, indications, and risks. Targeted public education and stricter regulation of dispensing are needed to reduce misuse and ensure safer use.
Authors
- Jihan Muhaidat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0365-6940)
- Firas Al‐Qarqaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4876-7406)
- Leen Heis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5612-296X)
- Diala Alshiyab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0244-0221)
- Hanadi Qeyam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0689-774X)
- Ahmed Al‐Rusan
- Rola Al-Shaimi
- Noor Alfattah
- Ensaf Almomani
Institutions
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JO)
- Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust (GB)
- Al-Balqa Applied University (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s553615
- Primary Topic
- Dermatology and Skin Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00