Episode: Topical Steroids: The Overused, Misunderstood Skin Medication Host: Alanna Douglas — Dermal Clinician, Educator & Founder of Skin Freak Academy In this episode of the Skin Freak Podcast, Alanna breaks down one of the most commonly prescribed yet poorly understood medications your clients are using: topical steroids and cortisones. These creams are easy to access, they work fast, and they’re often given out without much education — which is exactly why so many clients end up relying on them, reacting to them, or suddenly deteriorating when they stop.