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Hi docs, would topical steroid creams have any internal affects?

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Sometimes: There is minor absorption of topical steroid through the skin. This is usually in very small amounts and is not enough to cause any real issues. However, if one uses cream over large areas of the body there could be enough absorption to cause issues.

Answered 6/21/2014

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