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Which of the follow can occur, especially in infants and children, after using potent to ultrapotent topical steroids except?

a. Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal suppression
b. Telangiectasia
c. Hypopigmentation
d. Dermatophytoses

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Dermatophytoses is the exception among the conditions listed as a potential outcome of using potent topical steroids in infants and children. The side effects typically include hypothalamic pituitary adrenal suppression, telangiectasia, and hypopigmentation, not fungal infections.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the listed conditions that can occur in infants and children after using potent to ultrapotent topical steroids, dermatophytoses is the exception. Potent topical steroids are known to suppress the immune response, leading to potential side effects. Common side effects include:

  • Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal suppression
  • Telangiectasia
  • Hypopigmentation

However, dermatophytoses, which are fungal infections of the skin, are not commonly associated with the use of topical steroids. Rather, steroids can aggravate a preexisting fungal infection due to their immunosuppressive properties.

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