Steroid creams are very effective in reducing the symptoms of eczema, however, care must be taken not to apply more than the necessary amount for babies and young children, as it can be absorbed into their bloodstream and cause unwanted complications. — Positive Parenting
Corticosteroids or steroids are medications similar to the steroid hormones produced naturally in our body by the adrenal glands, which are the two small glands placed on top of the kidneys.
They should not be confused with anabolic steroids, which mimic the effects of the hormone testosterone and will not be covered in this article.
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