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,