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What is the side effects of face cream dat contains steroids?
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Steroid Creams: Side effects of steroid creams include: skin thinning (atrophy) and stretch marks (striae). Easy bruising and tearing of the skin. Perioral dermatitis (rash around the mouth). Enlarged blood vessels (telangiectasia). Susceptibility to skin infections. Disguising infection e.g. Tinea incognito. Allergy to the steroid cream.
Answered 9/29/2016
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