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Using Dermovate Cream Long Term. What Can I Take To Remove Steroids From Body?

Hi Doc, I ve used dermovate cream on my fface for almost 17 yrs - not everyday but at least 2ce to thrice a day. It was not prescribed - i just used it because it made my skin glow - I ve had to stop it 2 months ago as i just discovered it may have affected my health in other areas - I ld like to know what i can take to completely get the steroids in it out of my system. :-)
Fri, 2 Nov 2012
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Hi royalo,
Thanks for posting your query.
The steroids when applied locally are not absorbed much to cause any systemic levels of importance, but 17years is a very long duration.
The skin may have local effects of steroids like degeneration of dermis and subcutaneous tissues.
The skin can get thinner and may look glowing due to decreasing connective tissues underneath but is is harmful for the skin health.
You should apply curd and lemon juice once a day for about a week. And off-course you should stop the steroid application.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any questions I will be happy to answer.
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Using Dermovate Cream Long Term. What Can I Take To Remove Steroids From Body?

Hi royalo, Thanks for posting your query. The steroids when applied locally are not absorbed much to cause any systemic levels of importance, but 17years is a very long duration. The skin may have local effects of steroids like degeneration of dermis and subcutaneous tissues. The skin can get thinner and may look glowing due to decreasing connective tissues underneath but is is harmful for the skin health. You should apply curd and lemon juice once a day for about a week. And off-course you should stop the steroid application. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer.