Question 1

why do corticosteroids slow healing?

Accepted Answer

See details: Corticosteroids inhibit macrophage function, a cell that is essential for wound healing.

Question 2

is totadol considered a corticosteroid?

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See below: No toradol is a nonsteroidal like advil (ibuprofen).

Question 3

do corticosteroids help thrombocytopenia?

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Sometimes: Corticosteroids are used as a treatment for this condition when the cause is immune destruction of platelets such as itp or drug-induced low platelets. In other cases steroids may be of not much help.

Question 4

help! is "corticosteroid" a drug classification?

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Corticosteroids: The adrenal corticosteroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, are widely used for their potent anti-inflammatory properties. They have a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than the NSAIDs, are more rapidly acting, and predictably more effective.

Question 5

can you treat vitiligo with oral corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

Vitiligo: Please go online and look up "vitiligo and steroids".

There is no simple answer but you will recognize where the vitiligo is and how steroids may or may not be involved. Once you have understood much of the material please discuss this with your doctor.

Question 6

could corticosteroids have any major side effects?

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Depends on which one: There are categories of steroids. Also if oral or inhalers.
Oral ones are generally avoided unless an auto immune issue. 
Inhalers are for respiratory illnesses and also different potency available. 
General side effects are voice changes on vocal cord. Thrush if not rinsing well and long term according to studies is possible over many years. One needs to worry about osteoporosis.

Question 7

what sort of disease is a corticosteroid imbalance?

Accepted Answer

Not a diagnosis: But there can be excess or deficiency of cortisol in the body and both of these conditions come with specific signs and symptoms and just to clarify there is no such thing as " adrenal fatigue".

Question 8

is corticosteroid a drug classification? please advise!

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: The adrenal corticosteroids, both naturally occurring and synthetic, are widely used for their potent anti-inflammatory properties. They have a stronger anti-inflammatory effect than the NSAIDs, are more rapidly acting, and predictably more effective.

Question 9

does the use of topical corticosteroids cause dark spots?

Accepted Answer

Topical steroids: Topical steroids could cause reactions like any other topical. 
It might cause trouble with skin "thinning", atrophy, blood vessel dilatation. It can also cause hypopigmenation and hyperpigmentation=dark spots. 
It should be used in the right concetration on the right area. 
What you use on your body might not be appropriate for face. 
It is available in very strong or very weak formulation..

Question 10

is it safe to be on a few corticosteroids at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I can't think of too many situations in which more than one steroid at a time is required, unless one is a topical (cream or ointment). If these medications originate from different doctors, you may have a problem. See your primary care physician to evaluate the complete medication list.

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