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  2. Steroid-induced skin atrophy - Wikipedia

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    Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to topical steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use. [5] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [6] [7] [8]

  3. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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    Treatment: Treating contact dermatitis usually involves applying steroid creams or ointments to your skin, Dr. Zeichner says. In more severe cases, your doctor may prescribe you pills to help ...

  4. Mupirocin - Wikipedia

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    Mupirocin is used as a topical treatment for bacterial skin infections (for example, boils, impetigo, or open wounds), which are typically due to infection by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also useful in the treatment of superficial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. [14]

  5. Topical steroid - Wikipedia

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    Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids. Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of rash and eczema. Topical steroids have anti-inflammatory properties and are classified based on their skin vasoconstrictive abilities. [1] There are numerous topical steroid products.

  6. Topical glucocorticoids - Wikipedia

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    Topical glucocorticoids are used in the treatment of many skin conditions. They provide anti-inflammatory, antimitotic, and immune-system suppressing actions through various mechanisms. [1] Hydrocortisone cream is a type of topical glucocorticoid that is commonly found on the market.

  7. Corticosteroid - Wikipedia

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    When topical steroid medication is lost, the skin experiences redness, burning, itching, hot skin, swelling, and/or oozing for a length of time. This is also called 'red skin syndrome' or 'topical steroid withdrawal' (TSW). After the withdrawal period is over the atopic dermatitis can cease or is less severe than it was before. [40]

  8. These before and after photos show the real effects of heroin use

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    Scabs on the skin. Dark spots on the face and body. Serious tooth decay. Read more on the physical side effects of heroin here. Show comments. Advertisement. Advertisement. In Other News.

  9. Ammonium bituminosulfonate - Wikipedia

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    Ichthammol or ammonium bituminosulfonate (brand name Ichthyol), also known as black ointment, is a medication derived from sulfur-rich oil shale (bituminous schists). It is used (sometimes in combination with zinc oxide) as a treatment for different skin diseases, including eczema and psoriasis (see below).