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Steroid injections cause weight gain ?

2020-01-01 06:10:38
Do steroid injections that are given for keloid treatment cause weight gain ? My dermatologist has suggested injections but i am worried if they will cause any side effects.
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It entirely depends on the total dosage, the interval between session and mode of injection. usually, intralesional injection in a limited number of keloid by dermatologist do not create any side effect like this

Answered2020-01-02 10:24:53

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No.. for detailed information do direct online consultation

Answered2020-01-01 08:40:11

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