Nearly 9 in 10 adults and parents of children with plaque psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis being ...

Taking a higher dose (amount) of steroids usually causes more severe side effects. People who take steroids for a long time are also at risk for more serious health problems: Because steroids cause ...

The problem with PEDs use today is much more widespread and closer to home than many people believe, Pope warns. Both mass ...

Long-term steroid use can lead to many side effects, including heartburn. Steroid medications, including corticosteroids, like prednisone, are common treatments for conditions, like asthma or ...

Many of us began our medication journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a three- to five-day round of infusion therapy with corticosteroids, usually prednisone, dexamethasone, betamethasone, or ...

You’ve probably heard about creatine, especially in the fitness community, but have probably always wondered, “Is creatine a steroid?” You can describe creatine as capable of promoting anabolic ...

Steroids help reduce inflammation and may reduce dental pain alongside other treatments. People may take steroids before or after dental surgery or to help manage severe infections. A dentist may ...

If you’re living with ulcerative colitis (UC), managing flares is often a key part of your care plan. While lifestyle changes and other first-line treatments may help manage inflammation, many people ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My lady friend has had problems with arthritis and plantar fasciitis for about five years. She is 51 and postmenopausal. Her doctor prescribed methylprednisolone, which has helped both ...