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What does cortisone mean?

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  1. (biochemistry) A corticosteroid hormone, closely related to corticosterone; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone, with formula C21H28O5.
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Other treatments include applying an anthralin cream or ointment, cortisone creams, or a minoxidil solution.
Treatment is usually conservative and involves cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medications, and physical therapy.
Pregnancy hormones and increased cortisone cause this type of hair growth during pregnancy.
Other treatments include physical therapy, exercise, cortisone injections and joint replacement surgery.
They may also administer intravenous antihistamines and cortisone to reduce inflammation of your air passages and improve your breathing.
Inhaled anti-inflammatory cortisone drugs can be used for both hay fever and asthma.

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