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A dermatologist yesterday diagnosed me with severe contact dermatitis on my lips. i got a low dose steroid shot. how long til i see peak effect?
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A day or 2: Steroid usually starts to work in about 6 wks but it may take 2-3 days to provide optimal benefits. If you have a contact allergy, avoidance of the allergen is the key. Most of the time , topical steroid will work for this condition without the potential side effects.
Answered 2/20/2016
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