Topical Corticosteroids Used Orally for Long Periods And/or at High

question 54

Multiple Choice

Topical corticosteroids used orally for long periods and/or at high potency can cause which of the following oral problems?

• A) Lichen planus
• B) Candidiasis
• C) Cancer
• D) Aphthous ulcers
• E) Herpes simplex labialis

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