Single cortisone (corticosteroid) injections typically offer short-term relief for inflammation and pain, with the duration of the effect varying depending on the cause and injection site. Cortisone ...

If your eczema (atopic dermatitis) flare-ups are really bad, oral corticosteroids are one of the treatment options that can help soothe your irritated skin. If you have a condition that causes your ...

Cortisone shots help reduce joint and tendon inflammation and offer long-term pain relief. Cortisone shots are safe but can ...

Megan Crome was diagnosed in March with a condition called topical steroid withdrawal. Topical steroid withdrawal can happen to people who use steroid creams for conditions like eczema. It's a poorly ...

Taking steroid inhalers or tablets to treat asthma or control flare-ups is linked to a heightened risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and increased vulnerability to broken bones (fragility fractures) ...

VIENNA — Glucocorticoid discontinuation is possible without increasing flare risk, if tapered slowly and carefully, in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in stable remission. In ...

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