--------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: topical steroids Date: 96-09-24 10:25:53 EDT From: MolleyD To: [log in to unmask] Hello friends- As I don't have time to stay "connected" on the net too much anymore, I am hoping that you all will help me. I have a mom (not yet delivered, primagravida) who has intermittent nipple eczema, and is planning to breastfeed. Her dermatologist prescribes Desowen 0.5% topically for this, and this controls it rather well, at least when not nursing. We will have to wait and see about that. The active ingredient here is desonide, a corticosteroid. I seem to remember some time back, a discussion on this topic. How should I advise her on this? Is there any data on the absorption of the steroids by baby? Has Dr. Hale addressed this? The dermatologist and I would like your opinions/data. Thanks in advance! Denise Mollenkopf, RNC, IBCLC Florida