Question 1

does cortisone cream cause discoloration of the skin ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prolonged use of corticosteroid creams or ointments can cause discoloration and thinning of the skin.

Question 2

can cortisone cream to treat skin lesions caused by fungus?

Accepted Answer

Use antifungal: You need to use an antifungal not a cortisone cream.

Question 3

i don't believe cortisone cream to treat skin lesions caused by fungus?

Accepted Answer

NO: Fungus requires an anti fungal steroids can make the infection worse

Question 4

are there any medications to reverse skin atrophy from cortisone? also can high cortisol levels in body cause skin thinning?

Accepted Answer

Maybe and Yes : Yes to the second questions. Localized skin atrophy can be a side effect of cortisone type medications when injected locally. Image guidance, choice of steroid formulation & technique can minimize the risk, but does not eliminate it. It may improve with time. In a few of my own patients, i've had excellent results with dermal fillers injected by plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

Question 5

can an injection of cortisone for wrist pain cause the skin to break down & bleed both underneath the skin & through the wound?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible that you have bleeding from a blood vessel and have developed a hematoma.  Also the steroid over time can cause skin to breakdown.  The steroid can also cause an infection.  If you are worried followup with the doc that did the injection.  We would rather hear from you if there is a problem with the injection than not.

Question 6

i'm over weight and have constant pink/ sometimes red skin in the folds. i bath reg and try my best to keep these area dry. cortisone will help but ?

Accepted Answer

Yeast: This could be a yeast infection of the area where moisture is trapped in the folds. Keep it dry and use powder, as well as trying an over the counter anti fungal cream.

Question 7

reaction to new skin cream has caused red itchy cystic type bumps, v painful. stopped all prdct use what could speed up the clearing? cortisone cream?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Yes, you may try over the counter cortisone cream; an ointment may be better because it is stickier and stays on the skin longer. You can also try an over the counter anti histamine like generic Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Claritin, Zyrtec, or Allegra. If none of these work in the next 48 hours, consider seeing a health professional. Hope that helps!

Question 8

we've did a skin biopsy due to a rash. results were negative for any skin problems. but cortisone shot cleared them up for 3 wks. what would be cause?

Accepted Answer

Different reasons: Sometimes with the biopsy it is hard to determine the cause of a non specific rash  When cortisone works it usually indicates an inflammatory process and the cortisone in some people only lasts a few weeks  If it comes back and it is worse then get a second opinion and another biopsy  Sometimes if you tell provider the shot worked they will recommend a steroid cream if the biopsy is negative

Question 9

the skin is dry and flaky. it peels. on both right & left hands. systoms also present on the right palm. been told is psoriasis. have tried treating with a fungal cream as well as a cortisone cream without success. been going on since october 2018?

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis: There area number of medications available for treatment of Psoriasis, if that's truly what you are dealing with. Your best course of action is to see a skin expert, specialist Dermatologist, who can prescribe the best course of treatment for you. Neither of the creams that you experimented with are curing your problem, so please seek professional care.

Question 10

could cortisone shots cause really bad head and eye and neck ache the first night?

Accepted Answer

Related?: Based on your description, it could be a number of things (such as migraine heache, elevated blood pressure, etc).  You need to see an eye doctor and a regular doctor for evaluation and proper therapy.

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Are there any medications to reverse skin atrophy from cortisone? also can high cortisol levels in body cause skin thinning?

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Can an injection of cortisone for wrist pain cause the skin to break down & bleed both underneath the skin & through the wound?

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I'm over weight and have constant pink/ sometimes red skin in the folds. i bath reg and try my best to keep these area dry. cortisone will help but ?

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Reaction to new skin cream has caused red itchy cystic type bumps, v painful. stopped all prdct use what could speed up the clearing? cortisone cream?

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We've did a skin biopsy due to a rash. results were negative for any skin problems. but cortisone shot cleared them up for 3 wks. what would be cause?

A member asked:

The skin is dry and flaky. it peels. on both right & left hands. systoms also present on the right palm. been told is psoriasis. have tried treating with a fungal cream as well as a cortisone cream without success. been going on since october 2018?

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Could cortisone shots cause really bad head and eye and neck ache the first night?

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