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The manmade version of hormones (chemicals that are naturally made by the body) are called steroids or corticosteroids. These steroids work like hormones in reducing inflammation. Steroids are usually prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, uveitis, psoriatic arthritis, and other autoimmune conditions.

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How can Crohn's disease be managed effectively?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. What is Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease is not an allergy; it is an autoimmune disease.

I have recovered from COVID. Will I get mucormycosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your statement, you want to know about black fungus or mucormycosis.

Can oral antifungals, along with topical antifungal cream, help overcome pityrosporum folliculitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This could potentially be a viral exanthem.

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Can the worsening of eczema lead to contact dermatitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Eczema and contact dermatitis can both cause symptoms such as itchy skin, blisters, scabs, redness, swelling, and dryness.

I have recurrent nasal polyps despite steroids. Is it common?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. What you are describing is something we commonly see with nasal polyps.

How to treat chronic ITP at the age of 29?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern and will definitely help you with it.

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Is Infliximab safe in ulcerative colitis if steroids fail?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your father appears to have severe active ulcerative colitis that is not adequately responding to steroids.

How to manage pneumothorax and mediastinal emphysema?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the CT scan reports and images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be a long-standing problem, and it progresses fast.

Is eczema a chronic lifelong disease?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am deeply concerned about your worries. I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this.

How should a 21-year-old use a steroid spray properly?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. Using intranasal steroid sprays with caution can be useful for nasal polyps.

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