The Derm Vet Podcast

33. When steroids make it worse (calcinosis cutis)

October 08, 2020 Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD Season 1 Episode 33
33. When steroids make it worse (calcinosis cutis)
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The Derm Vet Podcast
33. When steroids make it worse (calcinosis cutis)
Oct 08, 2020 Season 1 Episode 33
Ashley Bourgeois, DVM, Dip ACVD

Calcinosis cutis is a clinical presentation that is quite striking. Once you start recognizing the appearance (often a firm erythematous plaque on the dorsum, axilla, etc.), it becomes easier to add to the differential list. It can be caused by endogenous or exogenous steroid. This episode will go over the clinical presentation, diagnostics, and treatment.

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Calcinosis cutis is a clinical presentation that is quite striking. Once you start recognizing the appearance (often a firm erythematous plaque on the dorsum, axilla, etc.), it becomes easier to add to the differential list. It can be caused by endogenous or exogenous steroid. This episode will go over the clinical presentation, diagnostics, and treatment.