Drugs.Topical corticosteroids reduce mucous membrane inflammation and are available by prescription.Allergies tend to become worse as the season progresses.Topical corticosteroids are especially effective at reducing this seasonal sensitization.
Allopathic treatment involves use of oral antihistamines to decrease itching, topical water barriers as mentioned above, mild topical corticosteroids when indicated, and topical antibiotics if needed.
Mild cases of hives are treated with antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). More severe cases may require such oral corticosteroids prednisone. Topical corticosteroids are
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Medications treating ulcerative colitis include 1) anti-inflammatory agents such as 5-ASA compounds, systemic corticosteroids, topical corticosteroids, and 2) immunomodulators.
It is a topical cream such as Locoid which contains steroids like hydrocortzone 2% that reduce inflammation when applied to an effected area.
Well, the treatment for eczema is Topical corticosteroids. These are NOT the steroids used by athletes to stimulate muscles. These are applied to the areas twice a day. Keep applying for as long as the doctor reccomends, and don't use topical corticosteroids prescribed for another person. They come in different strengths, and using the wrong strength on sensitive spots on children could damage skin. I suggest asking your doctor about any other ways you can help, and what strength you need.
Inappropriate prescriptions or over-the-counter preparations can make symptoms more severe and cause tissue deterioration. Topical corticosteroids can cause great harm to the cornea
There really is no OTC equivalent to Desonide Lotion. There are topical corticosteroids that are OTC that reduce redness and itching such as CortiCool and Hydrocortisone.
There are topical treatments, light therapy and systemic medications. Tropical treatments are basically corticosteroids, light therapy would be Sun beams, because they reduce inflammation, and systemic medications are retinoids.
Topical Aloe vera may enhance the effect of topical corticosteroids and allow a reduction in the amount of the steroid being used.
Corticosteroids act on the immune system to:
Drugs.Topical corticosteroids reduce mucous membrane inflammation and are available by prescription.Allergies tend to become worse as the season progresses.Topical corticosteroids are especially effective at reducing this seasonal sensitization.