Do skin steroids cause water weight gain? doctors investigate

NCT ID NCT02360202

Summary

This study aimed to find out if a very strong steroid cream used to treat bullous pemphigoid, a condition that causes large blisters, leads to fluid retention in the body. Researchers measured body water levels in 30 patients using a painless electrical device over 30 days of treatment. The goal was to gather information to help doctors better manage side effects and patient nutrition during therapy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rouen University Hospital

    Rouen, 76031, France

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