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sy123
Jan 6, 2011, 05:46 AM
Many people swear by steroid cream. It clears acne and eczema but what effect does it have on the skin with long time use?

pocahantas
Jan 6, 2011, 01:16 PM
Long term use of steroid based creams can cause:


Skin thinning
Patches
unusual hair growth
darkening of skin
breakouts


However, as you said, many people swear by it for skin lightening. Many have managed to perfect a routine where they have managed to avoid the full blown side effects.