Purple Pen Podcast

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Education and news for pharmacists, with a focus on Australian clinical pharmacy practice. Hosted by Kristin Xenos and Natalie Tasker, we provide CPD and news for pharmacists, especially those interested in Australian clinical practice. Created by Jane Booth and Dan Guidone.
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PPP 182 - Topical corticosteroids with Dr Eleni Yiasemides
Saturday, 13 December, 2025

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