When side effects do occur, they are often mild and related to the injection itself, such as redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site
In addition to topical steroids, there are also non-steroidal and injectable options that can significantly improve disease controlespecially in moderate to severe or longstanding cases, including childhood eczema, says Mona Gohara, M.D.,a board-certified dermatologist in Connecticut and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine
Warnings: Patients with early Leber's disease (hereditary optic nerve atrophy) may experience severe and rapid optic atrophy when treated with vitamin B12. Additionally, treating severe megaloblastic anemia with vitamin B12 can lead to fatal hypokalemia due to increased erythrocyte potassium requirements
But experimenting with a treatment youve seen online or on social media can take you down a potentially harmful pathor at least one that doesnt tackle the true issue
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