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ABOUT THE
USE OF STEROIDS
by Dr. Rajesh Shah
Cortisone is no more effective as long term treatment for
Skin disorders:
• Steroids may help initially for a short time
• Steroid lead to relapse of the skin disorder
• Steroids treated relapse is more severe, more
complex
• Steroids treated skin disorders are more difficult to
treat
• It is wise to avoid steroids during any stage of
treatment of skin disorders
• Steroid puts you to the vicious cycle of dependency
• Steroid dependents have to come out of the vicious
cycle
In our experience and as per the medical
philosophy of homeopathy, cortisone in any form (oral,
systemic or local) is not a wise option for treating any
kind of skin disorders. As per the homeopathic approach
and the philosophy, cortisone is a suppressing measure and
there are all chances of relapse after stopping the use of
cortisone.
It has been observed in daily practice
that the use of cortisone produces dramatic results
initially. However, its influence is quite superficial, as
the eruptions not only relapse after stopping the
steroids, but they relapse more aggressively. The use of
steroids is not recommended due to the following
observations:
1. It helps only superficially and
temporarily
2. Stopping of the steroids eventually leads to the
reappearance of eruptions
3. The eruptions, which relapse after the use of
steroids, are more resistant than before
4. The extent of eruptions increases after stopping
the steroids in most cases
5. Steroids produce side-effects by hampering the immunity, lowering resistance, disturbing hormonal cycle, etc.
Let us talk a bit more about
suppression with cortisone. As we understand, any skin
disorder is just an expression of some inner disharmony.
Cortisone simply masks the eruption without treating the
inner cause. Such a measure is understood to be
suppressive. Homeopathy is against any use of local cream
for treating any skin disease in general. Non-suppressive
treatment is considered superior for any medical disorder. |
