Rising misuse of unregulated creams and delays in treatment are driving more severe eczema cases in Malaysia, specialists ...

Basic research on blood pressure has led researchers from Inserm (Inserm Unit 1138, "Cordeliers Research Centre") to obtain unexpected results: drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) ...

Michelle Sansiveri's eczema began as a teenager with a tiny patch on her neck. A dermatologist prescribed the now 28-year-old a low-to-medium dose topical steroid cream with just one instruction: use ...

There is little awareness, particularly among clinicians, of the medical and psychological complexities of topical steroid withdrawal, warn doctors in the medical journal BMJ Case Reports. This ...

Bethany said her symptoms have made her feel 'lonely' and 'isolated' (Collect/PA Real Life) A 20-year-old student says she would "do anything" to have her childhood eczema back after a suspected ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it true that using steroid creams can thin the skin to the point that the skin is damaged? I've never heard of this and have used hydrocortisone and others for skin irritations on ...

“Steroids” is an umbrella term that can be used to refer to corticosteroids, anabolic steroids, and sex hormone steroids. The term “steroids” most often refers to a class of medications called ...

Taking a higher dose (amount) of steroids usually causes more severe side effects. People who take steroids for a long time are also at risk for more serious health problems: Because steroids cause ...

A woman who used steroid creams for 10 years and later suffered from suspected extreme withdrawal says she was left in 'unbearable, never-ending agony' but the experience has taught her self-love.