Question 1

can i safely dilute steroid creams?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes.  It is best to dilute the steroid cream with another cream similar in consistency.

Question 2

how can i cure an all day headache from steroidal cream?

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Headache: I am not aware of steroidal cream causing headaches. Please see your doctor if headache continues.

Question 3

can steroid creams stunt growth?

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Steroid cream: steroid cream shouldn't affect growth of used for a short period of time

Question 4

do steroid creams make skin thinner?

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Yes: All corticosteroid creams when used for a prolonged duration (many months) can have the potential of thinning the skin, especially areas with thin skin such as the face, groin, and underarm. But used as directed by your physician, topical steroid cream should not cause skin thinning.  Therefore, you should not use your medicated cream longer than the length of time your doctor prescribed.

Question 5

expired steroids creams is it harmful?

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no: Expired steroid creams might not have the full strength of the steroid as listed on the package but are safe to use if not discolored or damaged.  The breakdown products of these creams are not harmful or dangerous.

Question 6

is it safe to combine fungal and steroidal cream?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) is a cream that combines antifungal and corticosteroid in a cream.

Question 7

how long do you typically use a steroid cream for?

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Varies: As long as necessary. For a temporary condition less than a week. For chronic conditions several weeks if necessary.

Question 8

please explain how do steroid creams help psoriasis?

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See below: Steroids are anti-inflammatory.  Psoriasis is a type of inflammatory condition of the skin.  Steroids suppress the inflammation and thereby reduce the redness and scaling which characterize psoriasis.

Question 9

how to transition off using steroid cream after 20 years?

Accepted Answer

No guidelines: The thing you worry about is the effect of the steroids absorbed thru the skin on your body. I m not aware of any tapering down guidelines. I would decrease the amount of cream put initially gradually and then give more time between applications until you stop.

Question 10

how long does it normally take for a steroid cream to start working?

Accepted Answer

See below: You may see very slight improvement in as little as four hours after application.  More noticeable improvement will be noted after 1 to 2 days.

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