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Powerful synthetically-produced steroid hormones, such as cortisone, that are available as prescription medications and applied to the skin to reduce inflammation.
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(2010). High Potency Topical Corticosteroids. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_5801
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