topical steroid cream

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AnxiousJ
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topical steroid cream

Postby AnxiousJ » Fri May 03, 2019 7:17 pm

I am 3 years post infection and have had a patch of eczema on my ankle for most of my life. I have seen many dermatologists over the years but saw an eczema specialist today after having a miserable time with a patch of eczema that seems to have gotten worse. He prescribed a topical steroid (Desoximetasone .25%) to be used twice a day for the next two months. I know this is not an antibiotic, but I know oral steroids can suppress the immune system. He knows about the past c diff infection and felt confident it was fine to use as did the pharmacist. Has anyone had any issues with topical steroid cream? Thank you!
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beth22
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Re: topical steroid cream

Postby beth22 » Sat May 04, 2019 1:40 am

I've used them lots of times and had no problems.
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georgina
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Re: topical steroid cream

Postby georgina » Sat May 04, 2019 2:04 am

I had two shots of Dexamethasone in march for back pain and haven't had no issues or relapses from it.
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Ril
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Re: topical steroid cream

Postby Ril » Sat May 04, 2019 12:18 pm

Have used short term steroids, oral, topical and shots, several times since c diff and never any problems.
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