Abstract:Topically applied betamethasone for actinic keratosis may trigger systemic side effects. Systemic side effects of topical betamethasone may completely resolve after discontinuation of the causative agent. A 59‐year‐old male patient with scalp actinic keratosis developed fatigue and the need to sleep shortly after starting topical betamethasone/diclofenac ointment. Additionally, he experienced vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbance, change in character and recognition, tiredness, visual impairment, and elevated blo… Show more
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