Presumably, individuals who are prescribed multiple courses of oral corticosteroids over time have severe atopic dermatitis with recalcitrance to other options. Given the side effect profile of oral corticosteroids, steroid-sparing systemic agents may be a better long-term option in the absence of contraindications.
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