Secrets of Korean Medicine Part 5: Get Off Steroids

Secrets of Korean Medicine Part 5: Get Off Steroids
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In the last two columns, I explained the principles of treating and fully curing skin diseases like eczema. In this column I will explain why corticosteroids, which are widely used to treat skin problems, actually degrade the health of many patients and never completely cure them.

First, it’s important to understand how corticosteroids work. Corticosteroids mimic adrenal hormones, which reduce inflammation by suppressing immune function.