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Had using steroid cream for psoriasis ruined my skin?
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Not enough info: What do you mean by ruined? If you believe there is a problem, see a dermatologist to have it evaluated.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Atrophy of skin: Prolonged use of steroid creams can result in local skin thinning (atrophy). With psoriasis there are so many effective drugs that any chronic care should be under supervision of a Dermatologist. They can allay many of your fears and conttoll the disease.
Answered 11/3/2014
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