294. How to NOT feel guilty using steroids

We have so many wonderful non-steroid options to manage itch and inflammation in veterinary dermatology. HOWEVER, there is still a time and place that steroids are necessary. It is important to not be afraid of steroids, but now when and how to use them appropriately.

From stenotic ears to cost concerns, check out the situations where, even as a boarded dermatologist, I lean on steroids on this week's episode of The Derm Vet podcast!

00:00 Intro
01:00 Taking away guilt for steroid use
02:04 Scenarios where steroid use is considered
03:07 Severe Inflammation
05:05 While waiting for a slower medication to work
07:27 Stenotic Ears
9:11 Management of autoimmune diseases
11:14 Cost Concerns
13:10 Sometimes nothing else works
14:56 Summary/Outro

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:00 Taking away guilt for steroid use
• 2:04 Scenarios where steroid use is considered
• 3:07 Severe Inflammation
• 5:05 While waiting for a slower medication to work
• 7:27 Stenotic Ears
• 9:11 Management of autoimmune diseases
• 11:14 Cost concerns
• 13:10 Sometimes nothing else works
• 14:56 Outro