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Oral Corticosteroids for Atopic Dermatitis
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Oral corticosteroids are often effective in reducing inflammation and itching. A high initial dose usually gets rid of the rash quickly.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 17, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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