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A member asked:

I used triamcinalone cream for two weeks for dermatitis. doc said to then stop for nxt 2 weeks then use again for another two wks. is this safe to do?

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Yes.: Holding steroids for two weeks is a completely reasonable approach.

Answered 4/18/2013

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