Toxicity due to steroid treatment in ITP remains a concern

Abstract

Corticosteroids are the preferred first‐line treatment in ITP in guidelines. The analyses by Wang et al. shows that hospital‐registered steroid‐related toxicity occurs frequently and emphasizes that exposure should be for a limited duration of time.Commentary on: Wang et al. Longitudinal evaluation of adverse events due to steroid use in primary immune thrombocytopenia: a population‐based study. Br J Haematol 2024;204:1986‐1993.