Systemic corticosteroids, when used at relatively high doses and for extended periods, may induce all the following side effects except:

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Corticosteroids, when used for long periods and at high doses, can lead to adrenal cortex suppression or atrophy, not hyperplasia. This is because the external supply of corticosteroids reduces the need for the adrenal cortex to produce its own hormones, leading to decreased activity and potential atrophy.

Systemic Corticosteroids, When Used at Relatively High Doses and for Extended