A client with chronic dermatitis is seen in the clinic with complaints of irritation to his lower legs. The nurse notes that the skin is very red. The client says, I have been on this steroid cream for many years, it has always worked to relieve my symptoms, why is it not working? What does the nurse share with the client as a possible reason for this reaction.

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Long-term use of steroid cream can cause thinning of the skin, which can lead to increased irritation and redness, even if the cream had worked well in the past.

A Client with Chronic Dermatitis Is Seen in the Clinic