ILDS Position Statement - Safe and Appropriate Use of Topical Corticosteroids
31 Mar 2025
The International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS) has issued an updated position statement on the Safe and Appropriate Use of Topical Corticosteroids, addressing mounting concerns over the misuse of these medicines in skin-bleaching products.
ILDS position statements serve as evidence-based guidelines for healthcare providers, regulatory authorities, and public health organisations. The updated Safe and Appropriate Use of Topical Corticosteroids Position Statement is available to read.
Support
Over 50 ILDS Member Societies from different regions of the world have reaffirmed the updated position statement. We will continue working with them, our wider membership and other stakeholders to bring about the changes necessary to promote the safe use of topical corticosteroids worldwide.
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Contributors
Thank you to the experts who contributed to the development of this updated statement: Prof Henry W. Lim, Prof Lars French, Dr Ivonne Arellano, Prof Ramesha Bhat, Prof Seemal Deesai, Prof Ncoza Dlova, Prof Khaled Ezzedine, Dr Claire Fuller, Prof Daudi Mavura, Dr Venkat Mysore, Prof Archana Singal, Prof Stephen Shumack and Prof Rashmi Sarkar.