Contents:
- Medical Video: Pediatric Answers : What to Do for a Rash on a Baby's Face & Chest
- Is a steroid cream effective for dealing with skin problems?
- Who can use steroid creams?
- Are there side effects when using steroid creams?
- How long can steroid creams solve skin problems?
Medical Video: Pediatric Answers : What to Do for a Rash on a Baby's Face & Chest
When doing skin care at a beauty clinic, usually you will be given a lot of drugs that are intended to overcome the skin problems that you experience, one of which is steroid cream. Actually, what is a steroid cream anyway? Is it safe if used continuously?
Is a steroid cream effective for dealing with skin problems?
Steroid creams are drugs in the form of creams that contain corticosteroid drugs that are effective in treating inflammation and irritation in the body. This drug usually also works to suppress immune reactions and narrow blood vessels. In skin care, this topical medication will be used for various skin problems, such as:
- Eczema
- Skin irritation or dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Skin symptoms that occur in people with lupus
All these skin disorders will usually cause symptoms of itching, redness of the skin, until dry skin, can be overcome by using this cream. This topical medication has different dosage levels, from low to high doses.
Who can use steroid creams?
This topical medicine is actually safe for use by anyone who has a skin problem. However, there are several conditions that cause a person not to use these creams, such as skin infections and skin lesions.
Almost all types of steroid creams are safe for use by women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. However, if you are breastfeeding and using topical medication in the breast area, make sure that before breastfeeding you have cleaned your breasts.
High-dose steroid creams are usually not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children. But this still depends on the severity of each
Are there side effects when using steroid creams?
Although safe to use, in some cases the use of this skin cream will cause side effects such as a hot and tight sensation after use. However, in rare cases, this cream can cause:
- Exacerbating skin infections that occur
- Cause strech mark
- Cause acne
- Change skin color, usually becomes more black
- The skin area turns red
These side effects may arise if you are using a cream that contains high doses of corticosteroids or long-term use. People who are elderly and children who are at risk of experiencing these side effects. Therefore, before you use steroid creams for skin care, it is better to discuss it first with your dermatologist about possible side effects.
How long can steroid creams solve skin problems?
This depends on the condition of each skin. However, usually this topical medication is used for 5 days or more weeks. During this period, the skin problems experienced will begin to be overcome. If indeed there is no change, the doctor will usually give the cream with a higher corticosteroid dose than before.
