Can topical steroids cause weight gain?

I was researching this because of my skin ointment. It seems topical steroids applied on skin are absorbed in very small amounts, so they don't typically lead to weight gain like oral tablets do.

My dermatologist explained that topical steroids have very low systemic absorption. Unless you are applying high-potency creams over very large areas of the body for a long time, weight gain is highly unlikely.

Oh, I got so anxious when my doctor prescribed a steroid cream, thinking I would bloat up. But it has been three weeks and my weight is exactly the same, so please don't stress too much about it.

Beta, the creams we apply on the skin are mild and rarely cause weight issues. Just use it in small quantities as the doctor said, and you can drink some warm water with lemon in the morning to keep your digestion clean.

Usually, these creams don't cause weight gain because they act locally on the skin. I always prefer simple aloe vera for minor rashes to avoid steroids, but if your doctor prescribed it, use it as directed.

Topical steroids are designed for local action on the skin, so systemic side effects like weight gain are extremely rare. Just don't use them on your own for months without a doctor's supervision.