I'm having an allergic reaction to Ceftin, and my dermatologist (not an LLMD) prescribed Locoid ointment for my swollen lips.
I am concerned because it is a steroid, even though she says:
"It is ok for you to use LOCOID topically since it does not go into the bloodstream, and will not have any adverse reaction with the treatment or development of Lyme's disease. Steroid interaction could be seen when you ingest the medicine, which is not the case with the cream."
Does that sound reasonable? Or would you avoid ANY steroid?
Thanks!
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- Even topical steroid creams are not safe and can cause more damage for someone with lyme (see article in thread below with that quote / detail).
Yes, indeed, I would avoid ALL steroids at all times -- UNLESS a life threatening situation and there were no other alternatives.
Even then, specific antibiotic combination must be in place prior to starting, all during and for six months following. Steroids DO get absorbed through skin. Steroids can stay in the body for six month.
And on the LIPS? Not only will that be absorbed topically, ANYTHING you put on your lips, you are eating. It literally becomes food. Impossible not to do so. [And that is why even lip balm should be gluten-free but that's another topic.]
There are many good alternatives for skin reactions. -Many alternatives for a healing lip balm. -
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- Yes, even topical cream / ointment in included in this detail:
Topic: what do STEROIDS actually do to those with lyme? Risks, long term damage discussed. Links. -
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- Not numbing, yet very soothing for other skin issues.
Aloe Vera Gelly (notice how clear it is, free of oils and lotions) - it calms heat burns so maybe will help calm chemical burns (from an insect bite, that is?)
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2012;2012:375671.
Epub 2012 Jan 24.
Wound Healing and Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Animal Models of Calendula officinalis L. Growing in Brazil.
Excerpt:
. . . This experimental study revealed that C. officinalis presented
anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities as well as angiogenic and fibroplastic properties acting in a positive way on the inflammatory and proliferative phases of the healing process. -
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The herb, STINGING NETTLE may serve to compensate for the reaction by calming the the cytokine storm that is often part of a herx reaction. -
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