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When can topical steroids re sume after taking a break from 2 weeks usage?
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Depends on details: One's primary care doctor, dermatologist, or allergist who is taking care of the problem needing steroids would be the person to ask. How often to use a course of topical steroids, which steroid (there are many), and how long each treatment course is depends on what the disorder is, how the patient responds to the drug, the patient's whole medical picture, how many courses he will need, etc...
Answered 12/18/2019
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