A recent social media trend is raising awareness—and perhaps stoking fears—about a relatively rare and potentially debilitating condition known as topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). As of mid-March, ...

Topical steroid withdrawal is a controversial topic. What matters is treating patients with compassion and supporting them in their decision to stop treatment.

Steroids can help build muscle mass and reduce inflammation in the body. But they can also have negative cardiovascular side effects, including abnormal rhythms and possible heart attacks. Steroids ...

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced each other in a thrilling Wimbledon men's singles final on July 13. Sinner, who is currently the number one-ranked player in the world, battled Alcaraz, who is ...

Whenever baseball players make the poor decision to use a banned substance — wittingly or not — they immediately sign themselves up to grapple with a series of trickier decisions. First up: How do you ...

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination ...

Steroids are used to treat a variety of conditions, from lupus to rheumatoid arthritis. A potential side effect of taking these medications long-term is developing osteoporosis. Share on Pinterest ...

If your eczema (atopic dermatitis) flare-ups are really bad, oral corticosteroids are one of the treatment options that can help soothe your irritated skin. Also known as immunosuppressants, oral ...