About four years ago, a doctor prescribed a steroid cream for eczema in my groin area. The eczema is gone, but I was left with shiny, smooth, thin skin in the area that is bothersome. What can I do to ...

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Overuse of highly potent topical steroids on your skin can cause a rebound of your original condition as well as withdrawal symptoms that might last for days, months, or rarely years. (Photo credit: ...

Topical corticosteroids can help treat chronic inflammation, but stopping them can lead to adverse effects, such as burning, itching, or peeling of the skin. For adults, withdrawal symptoms often ...

Is there a way to reduce the risk of fat necrosis at the injection site when using an IM corticosteroid? I’ve heard that rubbing the site after injecting can make fat necrosis more likely. Once fat ...