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My doctor given me Levocetrazine (night), Lindane Lotion (Night), Betamil GM (twice a day) and oral Betamethasone(2 per day per week and then 1 per day per week) as i has itchy marks bitten by insects(chach in himachal apple orchards near Jibhi) and after a week my feet swell. Is it okay to take steroid or shall i start with other without oral ster

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I am on a medication of ring worm. Itraconazole BP100 mg and Loratadine 10 mg. Now my query is. Previously I had taken steroids in form of kenacot injection. And I have swelled face. My doctor is suggested to take Aquazide-12.5 mg ( Hydrochlorothiazide) tablets for three days to get rid of excess salt and water through urine. Should I take this wit

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There are various ways to deal around the situation. If you were on a long term steroid usage, you can get your serum cortisol 8am checked. Depending on the results certain recommendations could be ma ...  Read More

I have oral lichen planus. I have start taking treatment from dermatologists for the same. He prescribe me betnesol forte 1 mg for 2 days in a week.due to this medicine my face looks like puffy and swelling on my face. Please suggest what can I do.

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My mother not diagnosed for covid 19 but on having such symptoms she get advised for defcort 6 and this is being used for abt 20 days a tablet in morning and another in evening. After stopping this, we went to a pulmonary specialist where she diagnosed with post covid pneumonia. The doctor started the medicines 10 days ago and still on medication.

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Facial swelling is due to deflazacort. It will subside after Steroid. Is stopped. ...  Read More

Are there any over-the-counter gels for reducing gum swelling?

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It's been a month that there is swelling in my hand, now it's extending to my elbow. Pain is also there throughout. And I am not able to put any type of pressure on my wrist/hand. I am attaching X-Ray images, please suggest.

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I am a 30 year old girl. I have developed swelling on my face since last 3 days due to no apparent reason. I have an important meeting to attend in 2 days. So are there any options to reduce the swelling in my face fast? Also will the effect of the option be long lasting?

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Hi all, m a lactating mother need to know the safe tablet which I can consume safely to reduce swelling in fracture. please suggest.

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Obesity from steroid drugs how to reduce swelling on feet does it mean for hypothyroidism please help me to diagnosed

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Hello.. Why are you taking steroids ?? Steroids can cause weight gain ,they can also cause retention of water .. Depends of what steroid are you taking?? Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism causes myxe ...  Read More

I had an accident a couple of weeks back for which I was on bed rest. Now though the pain has almost gone but there still is swelling in my legs and foot. I don’t wish to take any allopathic treatments for this so does anyone know how to reduce leg swelling naturally? Your responses would help me a lot! Kindly do respond.

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My liquor level is approx 6 cm in 34 weeks of pregnancy and my gynaecologist has suggested to take steroids, should i take or not? Any side effects of steroids during pregnancy

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is your gtt test is normal then go ahead ...  Read More

I'm using steroid based topical cream since last 1 year unknowingly but now I want stop using it but I'm afraid of rebound pigmentation

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you need to gradually taper it under supervision of dermatologist ...  Read More

How can I reduce gum swelling and bleeding after dental work?

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I took last dose of Anti rabies vaccination on 22nd April.Nowadays my doctor prescribed me some Intralesional steroid injection for my keloid.Does the ILS Injection reduce the efficiency of Anti rabies vaccination?

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No it doesnt ...  Read More

Im on steroids for the past 1 month(to reduce edema after an eye surgery).. Now i have not got my periods since past 40 days.. Should i worry?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Disclaimer : Please ignore the question if you are here for advertisement. Write an answer only if you have genuine love for spreading medical knowledge among all. What is the use of Steroids like Clobetasol/ Betamethsone in Dermatology ? Should steroid be avoided as first line of treatment for anything ? If yes, then why ?

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My husband is dealing with pemphigus for 10 years now. He currently is on 10mg Prednisone and 500mg mycophenalit mofetil. Is it safe to continue this dosage of steroids indefinitely? If he reduces the blisters start again. Rituximab didn't work 5 years ago. What other options are there?

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What supplement or meds will be good for prolonged usage for liver and lipid levels if taking Anabolic steroids for bodybuilding.

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Better to avoid anabolic steroids until medically warranted ...  Read More

My mother aged 68 yrs has lymphnode swelling on left side of neck and she has been taking antibiotics zifi cv 200 and painkiller zerodol sp both twice daily after food for 8-9 days. Now pain is not there but lymphnode swelling has not reduced so taking chymoral forte along with antibiotic zidi cv 200 will reduce lymphnode size? if yes kindly mentio

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If the lympnode size is not decreasing despite treatment for 8-9 days It is advisable to get it re checked and to do USG and FNAC tests ...  Read More

My 7 year old kid got slippedbin the stairs and got woundedb in mouthv.Therrbeas a sweeping in both upper and lower lip.Dictor prescribed icepack and zyter RB gel. How to reduce the swelling ?

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Yes applying ice pack will help ...  Read More

I had some acne, itching & drynes on my face cause of this i have used steroid cream for 8 months. now i have redness,acne,itching,swelling & dryness on my face. pls suggest cream that I can use whenever I have these problem

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Stop the steroid containing creams. They should never be used for acne. Provide with photos so that accurate diagnosis can be made and treatment can be given to you accordingly ...  Read More

Currently iam taking homeopathic medicine for urticaria and psoriasis .now I have dry eyes and eye allergy allopathy doctor prescribed me loteprendol a type of steroid ,omega 3 capsules and artificial tear..can I take this if iam using homeopathy medicines?

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There is a permanent cure of your problem A homoeopathic constitutional treatment will solve your query Need more details Kindly consult direct through PRACTO For medicines and other info Dr Vishal Lo ...  Read More

Hi Doc, Need one suggestion, could you please elaborate if muscle building steroids/anabolic can be taken with medications like Pexep 12.5 CR. My brother is taking Pexep 12.5 cr for few months and now the dosage is reduced to one tab a day. Next 2 months he needs to continue. Please suggest... if he can go for proctored steroids/ anabolic steroids

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Yes he can Provided there isn't any history of previous gastric ulceration or hemetimesis or blood in stools ...  Read More

Can I take local steroid (eye and nasal drops) post vaccination???Will it effect my efficacy???let me know

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Yes you can take if it is prescribed my the concerned doctor. ...  Read More

Are these medications steroids? Can these affect my immunity? Are these immunosuppressant medications?

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Lidocaine or nifedipine.. Is any of this a steroid? I have been given a cream by a doctor but I forgot to ask him about this. Pls guide. Thank you.

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History noted. More details needed for proper evaluation. You can consult on Practo app or on 8318"469886. ...  Read More

I wanted to know weder Imiquimod cream for skin contains steroid? I was once prescribed by doc to use it , after some time it got reduced but again it the kind of small cysts om skin came up. wanted to know wether it contains steroid?

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Imiquimod is a medication that acts a a immune response modifier that is used for multiple conditions. It doesn't contain any steroid. ...  Read More

My mother had hypercalcemia post covid. Kidney biopsy showed ATIN. No abnormal band in immunofixation SPEP. Lymph nodes sabcarinal, hillar in PET scan and CT scan. Lung biopsy showed negative TB. Doctor diagnosed her with sarcoidosis as ace level was high. She is on dexa steroid and have develeoped swelling in face and in legs. Protein is 5.8 and a

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Dear Doctor, My brother is glaucoma suspect . His eye pressure was high but it is normal now after taking drops , prescribed by the doctor. Now he has some skin rashes pityarisis rosea from. 1 one week . His skin doctor prescribed some medication with lotion and ointment and that ointment contain steroid . Ointment name is hhfudic -10 mg. Which he

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Hi, Using steroid ointment will be an issue if your brother is steroid responder i.e his eye pressures were elevated due to use steroids. If he is infact a steroid responder, he needs to keep a clos ...  Read More

Should I wash off the moisturizer cream before applying steroid cream or should I apply steroid cream over the moisturizer after leaving it for 30mins?

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Yes..apply after two hours.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

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