Corticosteroids are steroid hormones that are either produced by the body or are man-made.

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Corticosteroids are steroid hormones that are either produced by the body or are man-made.

Systemic corticosteroids refer to corticosteroids that are given orally or by injection and distribute throughout the body. It does not include corticosteroids used in the eyes, ears, or nose, on the skin or that are inhaled, although small amounts of these corticosteroids can be absorbed into the body.

Corticosteroid medications are frequently used as anti-inflammatory drugs. They are also prescribed to suppress the activity of the immune system. This suppression is useful in autoimmune diseases and in organ transplants. In addition, corticosteroids are used to make patients being treated for cancer feel more comfortable.

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