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What are the side effects of systemical use of glucocorticoids topical steroids?
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Skin atrophy, etc: Skin atrophy and some are absorbed into the body and can produce the same side effects as oral or systemic steroids - which can cause problems in almost any part of the body.
Answered 2/6/2019
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