ABOUT THE USE OF STEROIDS

by Dr. Rajesh Shah

Cortisone is no more effective as long term treatment for Skin disorders:

• Steroids may help initially for a short time
• Steroid lead to relapse of the skin disorder
• Steroids treated relapse is more severe, more
  complex
• Steroids treated skin disorders are more difficult to
  treat
• It is wise to avoid steroids during any stage of
  treatment of skin disorders
• Steroid puts you to the vicious cycle of dependency
• Steroid dependents have to come out of the vicious
  cycle

In our experience and as per the medical philosophy of homeopathy, cortisone in any form (oral, systemic or local) is not a wise option for treating any kind of skin disorders. As per the homeopathic approach and the philosophy, cortisone is a suppressing measure and there are all chances of relapse after stopping the use of cortisone.

It has been observed in daily practice that the use of cortisone produces dramatic results initially. However, its influence is quite superficial, as the eruptions not only relapse after stopping the steroids, but they relapse more aggressively. The use of steroids is not recommended due to the following observations:

1. It helps only superficially and temporarily
2. Stopping of the steroids eventually leads to the
    reappearance of eruptions
3. The eruptions, which relapse after the use of
    steroids, are more resistant than before
4. The extent of eruptions increases after stopping
    the steroids in most cases
5. Steroids produce side-effects by hampering the
    immunity, lowering resistance, disturbing hormonal
    cycle, etc.

Let us talk a bit more about suppression with cortisone. As we understand, any skin disorder is just an expression of some inner disharmony. Cortisone simply masks the eruption without treating the inner cause. Such a measure is understood to be suppressive. Homeopathy is against any use of local cream for treating any skin disease in general. Non-suppressive treatment is considered superior for any medical disorder.