Corticosteroids are a class of medicines used to treat a range of inflammatory conditions and disorders of the immune system. They work by suppressing the inflammatory response and the immune system. They are used in diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease and lupus.
Corticosteroids are not to be confused with anabolic steroids, which are used to increase body mass.
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