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Doc Q&A

INSTANT appointment

With pharmacist Thorrun Govind (cetraben.co.uk)

Cream concerns

Q I’m worried about using topical steroid creams to treat my eczema. Are there any harmful side effects from using them?

Kirsty, Birmingham

A Topical corticosteroids are a Kirsty, Birmingham type of steroid medicine applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and irritation.

They are available in four different strengths – mild, moderate, potent and very potent – and like all medications,

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