2018年3月6日 · Steroid medicines are similar to the natural hormones in the body. The type of steroids used to treat disease are called corticosteroids. Written by a GP.

2024年10月15日 · What is an oral steroid? Steroids are a type of hormone produced by the body. They have many functions, including reducing inflammation and suppressing the body's immune system.

2023年5月18日 · Types of topical steroids. There are many topical steroids available. These are some of the more commonly used ones in the UK: Creams and ointments, such as hydrocortisone, clobetasone, betamethasone, clobetasol and …

2015年6月22日 · Steroid injections are anti-inflammatory injections used for joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and conditions affecting soft tissues. Written by GP.

2024年5月4日 · Hydrocortisone is classed as a mild topical corticosteroid. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids.Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.A topical steroid can be used to relieve the symptoms when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up.

2017年9月20日 · I have recently purchased my annual travel insurance policy (we travel several times a year). Ever since I have been on prednisone for my PMR - 5 years now - I have purchased this directly from the company.

2010年9月6日 · I am now only taking 2.5mg steroides and am in remission and have been for 3 months now. The only problem is the last treament can make you infertile. Bless you!

Hi. I have been on cyclosporin since my kidney transplant.It does the job as in it suppresses the immune system and i have had no rejection but I am afraid they do have side affects. Until the dose is right for your body, sometimes you get tingling lips and shakes but the main side affect I hate is hair growth.