Abstract

(Atopic) eczema is commonly treated with oral corticosteroids (OCS), which increase fracture risk. Fracture-preventive medications, including bisphosphonates, are recommended to counter the negative effects of OCS on bone health when individuals are prescribed >=450mg prednisolone equivalent dose (PED) in 6 months. People with eczema are prescribed OCS in different patterns (e.g., continuously or intermittently). We hypothesised people receiving intermittent OCSs were less likely to receive adequate fracture-preventive care than people receiving the same cumulative OCS dose continuously.

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