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How fast can oral corticosteroids act when used on atopic eczema?
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Steroids for eczema: Corticosteroids have several mechanisms of action. Full benefits may take days to weeks. Topical steroids however have anti-itching effects which may occur much more quickly.
Answered 9/28/2016
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