Testosterone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone. Despite its status as a steroid, prescription testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) isn’t the same as taking anabolic

A decade-long retrospective study shows IgG4-related cholangitis responds well to steroids, with low mortality and no progression to cholangiocarcinoma.

In some cases, a steroid (cortisone) injection can reduce back pain and nerve pain that travels into your buttocks and legs by reducing inflammation. Our spine specialists may prescribe a combination of medications, exercise, physical therapy, and steroid ...

A rising number of Australians are using steroids. But one expert says a lack of knowledge and widespread stigma make it tough to get clinical support.

Dr. Christo answers the question: 'Safety, Frequency Of Steroid Injections?' — -- Question: Are Steroid Injections Safe And How Often Might I Need Them For My Pain? Answer: Steroid injections can be safely used for the treatment of pain, but the drugs ...

Steroid shots for allergies use long-acting corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in a person’s body. This decreases, and sometimes eliminates, allergy symptoms. Like all drugs, steroid shots may cause side effects. A health professional can inject the ...

A Canadian real-world study reveals high oral corticosteroid exposure in patients with severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps prior to biologic therapy.

In addition to the 'traditional' actions of steroid-hormone–receptor complexes — functioning in the cell nucleus as transcription factors to selectively modulate gene expression (that is, to generate genomic responses) — steroid hormones also show an ...

Editor's note: This is the first of an eight-week series of articles examining the effects of commonly abused substances on athletic performance and overall health. There should not be a controversy over anabolic steroid use in athletics -- non-medical use ...

Your eczema has flared up, and you can’t find any relief — even though you’re keeping your skin clean and moisturized and avoiding the irritants that can trigger symptoms of the skin condition. What’s next? One option your doctor may recommend is a ...