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Could Severe Itching In The Body Be Due To Over Dosage Of Steroids?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... i am a 53 year old male. i was given oral steroids for a month called Medrol to cure an allergic asthma problem that got resolved but then things started happening that I could not explain. I started itching really bad everywhere and had scars that would bleed because of scratching on my arms and legs. i got scared and discontinued my meds and then it stopped. The wounds are now healing and I do not itch anymore but then I seem to have itching around the cheeks of my anus area every so often. I would put antibiotic cream like bacterin and it would go away for a couple of days then it would come back. It kinda stings a little.. What do I have and is this because of the oral steroids? I also had steroids to spray in my mouth and nose.. seems like I had overdose and long exposure to steroids.
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Could Severe Itching In The Body Be Due To Over Dosage Of Steroids?
Hello Thanks for contacting Healthcare Magic Yes, it is right that over use of steroid may cause skin complications. It may cause burning or itching skin also. For, treatment use antibiotic cream or powder. You can also use anti histaminic drugs also. Thank you...