Are steroid creams and steroid tablets the same?

No. They share a mechanism but differ completely in how much reaches the rest of the body. A steroid cream acts mainly where it is applied.

Why must oral steroids be tapered?

The body reduces its own steroid production during a course. Stopping abruptly after a long course does not give it time to restart, which is why a doctor sets a tapering schedule.

Can a steroid cream be used on the face?

Only the ones a doctor specifies. Potent steroids are generally avoided on facial skin because it is thinner and absorbs more.

Corticosteroids - Molecules, Uses & Brands

Prednisolone

Oral or injectable corticosteroid Tablet, Eye, Oral

Commonly used for

Inflammation
Autoimmune conditions
Severe allergy

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Deflazacort

Oral or injectable corticosteroid Tablet, Suspension

Commonly used for

Inflammation
Autoimmune conditions
Severe allergy

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Mometasone

Topical corticosteroid Nasal, Lotion, Cream

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

145 brands on PharmEasy

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Betamethasone

Topical corticosteroid Cream, Tablet, Injection

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

155 brands on PharmEasy

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Methylprednisolone

Oral or injectable corticosteroid Tablet

Commonly used for

Inflammation
Autoimmune conditions
Severe allergy

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Clobetasol

Topical corticosteroid Cream, Ointment, Liquid

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

81 brands on PharmEasy

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Hydrocortisone

Topical corticosteroid Powder, Tablet, Cream

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

124 brands on PharmEasy

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Dexamethasone

Oral or injectable corticosteroid Tablet, Eye, Injection

Commonly used for

Inflammation
Severe allergy
Eye inflammation

174 brands on PharmEasy

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Fluticasone Furoate

Inhaled corticosteroid Nasal

Commonly used for

Asthma
COPD
Airway inflammation

66 brands on PharmEasy

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Triamcinolone

Topical corticosteroid Injection, Tablet, Solution

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

111 brands on PharmEasy

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Loteprednol

Ophthalmic corticosteroid Eye

Commonly used for

Eye inflammation
Post-surgical eye care

35 brands on PharmEasy

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Beclometasone

Inhaled corticosteroid Metered, Cream, Inhaler

Commonly used for

Asthma
COPD
Airway inflammation

73 brands on PharmEasy

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Budesonide

Inhaled corticosteroid Respule, Metered, Nasal

Commonly used for

Asthma
COPD
Inflammatory bowel disease

139 brands on PharmEasy

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Fluorometholone

Ophthalmic corticosteroid Eye

Commonly used for

Eye inflammation
Post-surgical eye care

54 brands on PharmEasy

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Fludrocortisone

Mineralocorticoid Tablet

Commonly used for

Adrenal insufficiency
Low blood pressure

2 brands on PharmEasy

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Desonide

Topical corticosteroid Cream, Lotion, Gel

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

43 brands on PharmEasy

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Clobetasone

Topical corticosteroid Cream

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Fluticasone Propionate

Topical corticosteroid Nasal, Cream, Ointment

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

29 brands on PharmEasy

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Desoximetasone

Topical corticosteroid Cream, Injection

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

8 brands on PharmEasy

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Ciclesonide

Inhaled corticosteroid Metered, Nasal

Commonly used for

Asthma
COPD
Airway inflammation

16 brands on PharmEasy

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Halometasone

Topical corticosteroid Cream

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation

3 brands on PharmEasy

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Fluocinolone

Topical corticosteroid Shampoo, Lotion, Cream

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation
Rash

47 brands on PharmEasy

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Diflorasone

Topical corticosteroid Cream, Ointment

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation

2 brands on PharmEasy

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Diflucortolone

Topical corticosteroid Ointment

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Halcinonide

Topical corticosteroid Ointment

Commonly used for

Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin inflammation

1 brand on PharmEasy

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Corticosteroids

Prednisolone

Deflazacort

Mometasone

Betamethasone

Methylprednisolone

Clobetasol

Hydrocortisone

Dexamethasone

Fluticasone Furoate

Triamcinolone

Loteprednol

Beclometasone

Budesonide

Fluorometholone

Fludrocortisone

Desonide

Clobetasone

Fluticasone Propionate

Desoximetasone

Ciclesonide

Halometasone

Fluocinolone

Diflorasone

Diflucortolone

Halcinonide

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