topical steroid
Anti-inflammatory skin ointment
A topical steroid is a corticosteroid medication applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation, itching, and redness.
These creams, ointments, and lotions treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and allergic reactions.
They range from mild over-the-counter hydrocortisone to potent prescription formulations: The doctor prescribed a topical steroid for the rash.
- cortisoneAdrenal gland hormone
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- creamRich milk fat
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
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- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
- eczema treatmentshydrocortisone, moisturizer, emollient, cortisone, petroleum jelly
- steroidscortisol, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, aldosterone
- hair losshair loss, baldness, balding, bald spot, thinning
topical steroidoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
prednisone · steroid injection · pill · tablet · injection
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