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Creams or ointments containing cortisone may help control itching from insect bites, contact dermatitis, or eczema.
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Do cortisone shots in the knees cause weight gain?
possible
What is the best way to treat allergic itching?
Treatment of itching depends on the underlying cause. Antihistamines (diphenhydramine) cortisone creams, dexpanthenol treat different causes of itching.
Do cortisone shots raise your blood sugar levels?
Friends have developed diabetes from cortisone shots in the spine.
Cortisone is used as an anti inflamatory agent to treat?
itching, particularly allergic itching
Do cortisone sprays to stop itching work?
yep
What good does cortisone shots do for fibromatosis?
I have Aggressive Fibromatosis of the illiotibial band. The Cortisone shots relieved most of the pain involved with this. However it was only temporary lasting about 4-6 weeks. Most cortisone shots will give instant temporary relief..
Do cortisone shots weaken the heart?
yes
What year was cortisone shots used in football?
1765
Does electrical stimulation interfere with cortisone shots?
yes it does
Can a cortisone shot make your period late?
yes cortisone shots can make you skip your period, and it can take up to 2 months for them to get straight again.
What ointments soothe insect bites?
A simple solution is to use wet baking soda, which is effective in relieving itching. Cortisone cream is the most famous remedy for itching, but there are many others.
Does cortisone cause swelling?
Cortisone is a corticosteroid, and therefore is actually an anti-inflammatory chemical. It inhibits swelling.
