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Topical steroid
Hydrocortisone creams and ointments, available in prescription and over-the-counter strengths, can help with a variety of skin conditions
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
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Can Vitiligo can cure by using oral and topical steroid?
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Can topical steroids like trimovate still be used a few years after the expiration date?
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Which class of topical steroid has less side effect ? And which class is safe to use and which brand is best ?
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After using topical steroids to control a chronic condition for 1-2 weeks, how long do you give your body or spot on the body a break? Is it one, two, or three weeks off?
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Hi docs, would topical steroid creams have any internal affects?
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What does "topical steroid cream" do?
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Side effects for topical steroid creams?
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Does topical steroid creams affect your skin appearance?
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What are the side effects in topical steroids for psoriasis?
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What is the best way to treat eczema without topical steroid?
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Which topical steroid is safe for scalp to use for three months ?
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Does anyone know anything about topical steroids for womens rash?
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Is there an OTC ointment as good as prescription topical steroids?
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Could a topical steroid applied to the face decrease inflamation in other areas of the body?
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Is there anything I can do to help treat eczema, besides applying topical steroids medications?
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Do topical steroids slow the increase in surface area of psoriasis spots or only treat the symptoms?
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Which is better for rhinitis and why? Giving topical vasoconstrictor before topical steroid or vise versa?
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Can you get Addison's disease/ Addisonian crisis from withdrawing the use of topical steroids?
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