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How long does the side effect of topical Steroids last? Used mometasone for 10 days before that used eumosone m for 2 months intermittently for seborrheic dermatitis.
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Side effects of local steroids occur only after systemic absorption if applied on large denuded surfaces. If applied on smaller surfaces, systemic side effects do not occur. Local side effects are local infection which usually does not occur if there ia no per-exiting infection or suitable antibiotic (such as neomycin) is added with it. Another local side effect is thinning and degeneration of skin which occurs only if applied for long times, say, months or years with no gap in between. Sometimes fine acne steroid acne may also appear locally in some individuals on long term application.
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