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I have eczema & had an on/off flare up in march/april. i used steroid cream a little on 3/11- 4/7 then spoke with a dr on 4/15 who told me to use the cream more & i did on 4/15 - 4/22. i still have bumps but am scared of more steroid usage. help!
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Scared: The only downside to topical application of steroid creams is it can thin the skin & change its character. It does not penetrate deep enough to enter your blood & affect your immune system.
Answered 5/3/2020
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