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New Study Links Topical Steroid Withdrawal to NAD+ Levels

3/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study by NIH researchers has unveiled a unique condition known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), linked to high levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). With newly established diagnostic criteria, they discovered that medications like metformin and berberine could ease symptoms, highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring for those using topical steroids long-term.

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A groundbreaking study by NIH researchers has unveiled a unique condition known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), linked to high levels of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). With newly established diagnostic criteria, they discovered that medications like metformin and berberine could ease symptoms, highlighting the importance of vigilant monitoring for those using topical steroids long-term.