# PPP 182 - Topical corticosteroids with Dr Eleni Yiasemides

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Podcast: [Purple Pen Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/purple-pen-podcast-53605)
Published: 2025-12-13T20:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We talked with, Dr Eleni Yiasemides (board-certified consultant Dermatologist specialist from Sydney) about *Inappropriate indications for topical corticosteroids (cortisones) like perioral dermatitis when less is usually more *The verdict on combination products corticosteroids + anti fungal creams and when to use them *Busting myths on topical corticosteroids like "apply sparingly" *The issue of tachyphylaxis *Practice points about alcohol based treatments, preservatives and fragrance *Alternative topical therapy other than corticosteroids *Best practice for managing skin health (moisture, hydration and occlusion) alongside medicated treatment like corticosteroids Read further Perioral dermatitis https://dermnetnz.org/topics/periorificial-dermatitis RACGP https://www1.racgp.org.au/ajgp/2021/september/selection-of-a-corticosteroid The Australasian College of Dermatologists https://www.dermcoll.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ACD-Fact-Sheet-Topical-corticosteroids-and-eczema-April-2024.pdf

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