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A member asked:
When told to apply a topical steroid for a maximum of 2 weeks on eczema and then take a break for a week, is that only for the spot i'm treating, or do i need to stop applying steroids on any part of my body for a week?
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Need to discuss with your Derm but in general I would thin if you hAve a separate area eczema Ok to move to another one. Depending on size of skin area you used at first.
Answered 12/2/2021
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