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should you stop using steroid nasal sprays if you get a herpes outbreak in the eyelids?

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Dr. Mark Loury
Dr. Mark Loury answered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 39 years experience
Not necessary.: Nasal steroid absorption is very poor so not associated with immune suppression. It may aggravate glaucoma.
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Dr. William Culviner
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Dr. Richard Bensinger
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
Ophthalmology 52 years experience
Good idea: There could be some cross over and steroids eliminate your defenses against viruses. If you are chronically using nasal steroids, it is best to have an evaluation by an otolaryngologist because long term use of these sprays can be problematic.
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Dr. Wendy Askew
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