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Why do steroids work in autoimmune diseases?
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They attenuate: Or shut down the immune system's response to stimuli--even if that stimulus is yourself (in autoimmune conditions).
Answered 9/28/2016
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Antiinflammatory: Steroid mainly suppresses the inflammation induced by autoimmune disease. There is a recent report suggesting that steroid may enhance immune regulation as well.
Answered 10/4/2013
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