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A dermatologist wanted me to do oral steroids for my eczema to do a "reset" on my body due to all the stuff i was applying to my body months prior. is this a real thing?

Q: a dermatologist wanted me to do oral steroids for my eczema to do a "reset" on my body due to all the stuff i was applying to my body months prior. is this a real thing?

: Reset is a non medical term so I can't really say what your dermatologist meant by that. I can definitely say that steroids are frequently used for eczema and have very good results.

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Dr. Gehrig Harris answered

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Reset is a non medical term so I can't really say what your dermatologist meant by that. I can definitely say that steroids are frequently used for eczema and have very good results.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 8/8/2021

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A member asked:

A dermatologist wanted me to do oral steroids for my eczema to do a "reset" on my body due to all the stuff i was applying to my body months prior. is this a real thing?

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Dr. Gehrig Harris answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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