Why is cortisone cream bad for you?
smuckers asked:
I’m currnetly using Elidel to treat my eczema. I was told that cortisone creams and such are bad for you. I read that it can cause some terrible side effects, but what are they?
I was just wondering since I have been using this type of cream for a long time now (I’ve been using Elecon since I was about 5 years old, then switched to Triamcinolone Topical Cream for about 3-4 years, then to Protopic for about 2-3 years, and now Elidel for about 2 years). Is it okay if I have been using it on and off?
I was using it about 5 times a week for 3 weeks, then stopped using it for about 1-2 weeks. Do you guys think that is okay?
I have SEVERE eczema, and my terrible allergies don’t help (I’m basically alergic to everything). So if some of you could suggest some other treatments, that would be nice too (but please answer my other questions first)
Any helpful information is greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
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Cortisone is a steroid, which is a hormone that affects all sorts of body functions in both good and bad ways. When a person takes steroids orally or by injection, they instantly have very strong effects on all sorts of organs and tissues. When the same steroid is applied to the skin, the effects are nowhere near as strong, but they can cause similar problems if they are use long enough.
The steroid creams over time thin the skin.