Some potential topical steroid side effects include burning, stinging, stretch marks, skin thinning, and infections. Long-term use can lead to skin and eye damage. Burning or stinging sensations may also occur. AntonioGuillem / Getty Images Erythema may occur when first starting treatment and gradually resolve as your skin adapts to the treatment. But, it can also develop if with high-potency steroids or when the drug is overused. This may require a dose adjustment or the discontinuation of treatment....

Topical steroids also come in a variety of forms, including creams and gels. What Are Topical Steroids? Topical steroids are medications that reduce inflammation in your skin. Robert Brook / Getty Images Inflammation is a sign of an immune response. Which Topical Steroid Is Strongest? Topical steroids come in a range of strengths and formulations. Class I topical steroids are approximately 600 to 1,000 times stronger than those in Class VII....

Onychomycosis(toenail fungus) is a problem that affects millions of people worldwide. Onychomycosis can be mild, causing only cosmetic concerns. Onychomycosis is notoriously difficult to treat, mostly because the fungus resides throughout the nail, including thenail bed. zlisjak / Getty Images Moreover, the structure of the nail is not easily penetrated by topical medications. This photo contains content that some people may find graphic or disturbing. This can help identify the most effectivetreatments....

The meniscus is a cushion in the knee joint. Depending on how bad the tear is, it might be treatable with rest and anti-inflammatory medications. However, some meniscus tears need surgery and physical therapy. corbac40 / Getty Images This article looks at the difference between a meniscus tear and other knee cartilage tears. It also covers other types and symptoms of knee cartilage injury and how they can be treated....

Torn or stretched ligaments are also called sprains. Common ligament tears happen in the ankle, knee, wrist, thumb, neck, or back. Symptoms of a torn ligament can include pain and swelling, bruising, and difficulty moving the affected joint. Image Source / Getty Images This article walks you through the symptoms of a ligament tear and the activities that may cause it. It also discusses treatment for the different grades of sprains....

A frayed meniscus is when the edges of the cartilage have become worn over time. A partial or full meniscus tear is a more profound and sudden pulling apart of the cartilage. (It would be like attempting to sew shredded ends of a piece of fabric back together.) yenwen / GettyImages Its purpose is to cushion the joint. The meniscus can get torn, but not all tears are the same....

It is also known as a redundant colon. A tortuous colon does not always cause symptoms. When it does, symptoms can include constipation and other digestive problems. BSIP/UIG/Getty Images Tortuous colon can sometimes also cause a rare bowel obstruction. Medications may also be prescribed to reduce pain and cramping. What Is a Tortuous Colon? Thecolonis the longest part of the digestive system. It removes nutrients and water from your food and passes waste into your rectum....

Parenteral nutrition gives a person the nutrients and calories they need through a vein instead of through eating. Parenteral nutrition can be given temporarily or for a longer time. Verywell / Getty Images What Is TPN Nutrition? Verywell / Getty Images The nutrients enter through the veins and travel through the blood vessels to the entire body. Parenteral nutrition completely bypasses the stomach and intestines. You might also hear the term partial parenteral nutrition....

Healthcare providers also use them when drawing blood. Ideally, tourniquets should be applied by first responders who are trained in emergency first aid. If these efforts don’t work, a tourniquet may be the only option. Ross Helen / Getty Images The goal of a tourniquet is to restrict blood flow to the injured limb and prevent life-threatening blood loss. It is only intended as a stop-gap measure to buy time while you wait for emergency help to arrive....

How Might Toxic Metals Stay in the Body After an MRI? Millions of people get MRIs with no issues. Severe reactions to the contrast agent only occur about 0.03% of the time. nattrass / Getty Images People with kidney failure have the greatest risk for health complications from gadolinium-based contrast agents. In rare cases, these individuals may develop a condition callednephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). Patients that have this disease are tortured by it....

The trachea can become infected, inflamed, or damaged. Tracheal cancer is another rare condition that can affect the organ. The trachea is connected to the larynx by a ring of cartilage (cricoidcartilage). magicmine / Getty Images The back (posterior) wall of the trachea is not covered by cartilage. The trachea also has a web connection of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. Blood vessels give the tissues oxygen and nutrients and regulate the exchange of heat inside the airway....

This will help protect you from potential side effects or interactions with other medications you take. The goal of Chinese medicine is to achieve a balance between these two forces. TCM treatment principles are tailored to an individual’s symptoms. Verywell / Ellen Lindner Put another way, one’s diagnosis alone does not dictate the use of specific herbs or therapies. Herbs may be used alone or combined into what are calledformulas....

Two enzymes may be elevated:aspartate transaminase (AST)or alanine transaminase (ALT). Transaminitis is also called hypertransaminasemia, transaminase elevation, or elevated liver enzymes. However, only 5% or less of these people have a serious problem with theirliver. Verywell / Gary Ferster Symptoms Elevated transaminase enzymes may be an indicator of medical conditions that can cause certain symptoms. These might include: However, in many cases, people have elevated transaminase enzymes without having any symptoms....