Did you know that topical steroids can cause thinning of the skin, especially if they are used incorrectly on areas that are already thin to begin with? My guest today, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, is an Assistant Professor, and the Director of the Wound Healing Fellowship Program at the University of Miami, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, the Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Lev-Tov completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and obtained a Master degree in clinical research from the University of California, Davis. His research interests include the treatment and prevention of chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers as well as hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Lev-Tov's work is supported in part by the Dermatology Foundation, NIH and industry. He is also the co-host of the popular Learnskin Podcast. He specifically enjoys bringing an integrative approach to each of his patients. Join us as we talk about how topical steroid creams can cause thin skin. Have you experienced thin skin from using topical steroids? Tell me about it in the comments! In this episode: Nutrients needed to boost collagen production Lifestyle factors that block or decrease collagen production Why does the skin get thin with topical steroid cream use? Is it possible to reverse thin skin caused by topical steroid creams? How can you protect your skin if it is thin? Quotes “Topical corticosteroids and systemic corticosteroids have an effect on the skin causing thinning of the top layer of the skin called the epidermis.” [4:19] “When you start applying it to skin that's already thin to begin with, like on your face or on the genitalia, this is where very quickly you can get into trouble.” [5:08] Links Find Dr. Lev-Tov online Healthy Skin Show ep. 152: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Integrative Approach w/ Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov Follow Dr. Lev-Tov on Instagram Is Collagen Good For Eczema, Psoriasis + Other Skin Rashes?