Q Can I use herbal medicine and a steroid ointment at the same time?
A Topical steroids and oral herbal medicine can generally be used together. However, inform your doctor of the dosing intervals and the child's condition.
Detailed Answer
Topical steroid ointments act locally, so they have little interaction with oral herbal medicine. However, if the child is taking oral steroids, you must inform the doctor when an herbal prescription is given.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, after assessing the amount and area of ointment use, we set a gradual tapering goal together. Rather than unconditional discontinuation, we recommend adjusting in line with the progress of treatment.
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