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The most common side effects are irritation, stinging or burning of the skin. Other side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tiredness and headache. [2] There are however also severe side effects including severe allergic reactions, like (nettle) rash, itch, tightness in chest, difficult breathing and swelling in either the face, mouth, lips or tongue.
Common side effects include skin irritation, dry skin, redness, pimples, and telangiectasia. [8] Serious side effects may include adrenal suppression, allergic reactions, cellulitis, and Cushing's syndrome. [8] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is of unclear safety. [12] Clobetasol is believed to work by activating steroid receptors. [8]
Urea, also known as carbamide-containing cream, [clarification needed] is used as a medication and applied to the skin to treat dryness and itching such as may occur in psoriasis, dermatitis, or ichthyosis. [1] [2] [3] It may also be used to soften nails. [3] In adults side effects are generally few. [4] It may occasionally cause skin ...
Betamethasone is a steroid medication. [3] It is used for a number of diseases including rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus, skin diseases such as dermatitis and psoriasis, allergic conditions such as asthma and angioedema, preterm labor to speed the development of the baby's lungs, Crohn's disease, cancers such as leukemia, and along with ...
Both local and systemic side effects can result from topical corticosteroid use, especially in prolonged treatment. [39] Local side effects can occur regularly from prolonged use, [45] which include skin atrophy (thinning), stretch marks, infections, lighter skin color, and sudden decrease in efficacy of the drug. [39] [45]
Side effects that may occur include: [6] allergic reactions like: skin rash; itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue; inflammation, redness, or pain at the affected area; Less severe side effects include: [6] dry skin; mild skin irritation, burning, or itching at the affected area
[10] [11] Side effects after long-term usage include eyesight damage, elevated blood sugar levels and adrenal gland disorders. [12] Topical hydrocortisone is available in several dosage forms such as solution, lotion, cream, ointment and spray. [19] Some brand names for topical hydrocortisone include Anusol HC, Cortizone 10, and Synacort. [19]
The cream may be used for dermatitis and psoriasis. [3] The pills have been used to treat ulcerative colitis. [4] The nasal spray is used to treat allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. [5] Common side effects with the inhaled form include respiratory infections, headaches, and throat inflammation. [1]