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The article presents a paper read at the Annual Meeting of the Dermatological Association of Australia in Perth, Western Australia which discusses the complications and indications with the use of corticosteroids, which are morbido-static and not curative drugs. Complications from its use include the disturbance of electrolyte metabolism, the reactivation of chronic infections and the production of psychosis. Moreover, it modifies the organism's capacity in responding to stress.