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Can topical steroid treatment be given in viral diseases like varicella, herpes, chicken pox infections?
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Topical Steroids : Topical steroids used on viral infection can affect the healing process. In fact the lesions may heal a lot slower. If you want to use topical steroids to decrease inflammation make sure you also take oral antiviral medications at the same time.
Answered 8/3/2013
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