Note: Corticosteroids are classified according to their physiological activity as glucocorticoids, which chiefly regulate carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, and mineralocorticoids, which chiefly regulate electrolyte and fluid balance in the body. Androgens (such as androstenedione) are also produced by the adrenal cortex and are sometimes classified as corticosteroids.
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Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
Hydrocortisone is a type of corticosteroid, a medication that helps treat swelling, redness, and itching.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024
For severely inflamed lesions, a short course of the corticosteroid prednisone may be added to the antifungals to reduce the risk of scarring.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
When this happens, corticosteroids are used to try to keep the inflammation in check while the cyst is dying.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Corticosteroid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corticosteroid. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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