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Why is excessive use of steroid creams harmful? Know here

New Delhi: Nowadays, the desire to look fair in people is causing many kinds of diseases to people. Creams containing steroids are being sold in the market. Applying these creams containing steroids makes the face look blond.

In such a situation, many people are using a cream without the advice of the doctor, but the risk of skin-related diseases is increasing significantly by using these creams for a long time.

These creams give people many skin related diseases such as reddening of the skin, itching, rash, burning sensation in the sun, growing unwanted hair, or cancer can lead to dangerous diseases.

Using too many steroid creams starts to spoil the face. This causes dark spots to form on the face forever. In such a situation, people should not use such a cream without the advice of a doctor.

The women use steroid creams more than men. Women who are falling victim to it are between the ages of 18 and 35. This type of cream is being used the most from rural areas to cities. This disease caused by the use of steroid creams is known as rosacea.

 

Disadvantages of steroid-containing creams

 

1- Blood circulation in the skin is reduced.

2- This makes the skin very thin.

3- There are red rashes on the face.

4- There is itching on the face and irritation when it comes out in the sun.

5- Unwanted hair begins to grow on the face.

6- Rashes and acne begin to occur on the face.

7- Fungal infections and bacterial infections increase.

8- There can be stains on the face.

 

What to do if a cream containing steroids has side effects

 

1- If you are using such a cream, then stop immediately.

2- If there is irritation or any other problem on the face, then keep a strip of cold water on the face.

3- Avoid going into the sun.

4- Do not adopt any home remedies.

5- Use simple cold cream.

6- If you do not get rest, then consult a skin disease specialist.