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Do tropical corticosteroids creams cause weight gain ?

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Yes: depends on how much you use and absorb

Answered 6/11/2019

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I have circumcision 3 months ago. I still have big swelling around penis. Swelling is same for 2 months and not reducing. What can I do to reduce swelling? Should I use some corticosteroid creams or some oils? Thanks?

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I have red lesion of erosion on skin( like someone took just first tiny layer of skin) . I have it for 8 months. I tried antibiotics and fungal cream and corticosteroids and nothing help. Lesion fade when i press it then come back when no pressure?

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I'm a pharmacist.Part of my right hand next to my pinky finger gets exteremely dry/cracks until it bleeds.Tried corticosteroids an creams.Suggestions?

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Scar fader what is a good scar fader? Are the over-the -counter creams effective? Doctor gave me a prescription for a corticosteroid - how will that work? They don't itch.

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