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Use of oral steroids for severe contact dermatitis

Oral steroids are prescribed when there is extensive rash with facial swelling and severe itching making it hard to sleep. The steroids need to be prescribed for at least two to three weeks. Shorter duration will result in rebound effect and side-effects can occur with use more than 4 weeks. The correct answer here is 2-3 weeks. Click…

Oral steroids are prescribed when there is extensive rash with facial swelling and severe itching making it hard to sleep. The steroids need to be prescribed for at least two to three weeks. Shorter duration will result in rebound effect and side-effects can occur with use more than 4 weeks.

The correct answer here is 2-3 weeks.

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