What steroids are for
Steroids are an artificial version of hormones your body usually makes by itself.
They help reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) and stop the body’s immune system attacking itself.
They can be used to help treat conditions such as:
- asthma
- allergies, including hay fever and allergic rhinitis
- conjunctivitis
- eczema
- nappy rash
- piles (haemorrhoids)
- rheumatoid arthritis
- Crohn’s disease
- cancer
two most common of which are corticosteroids and anabolic steroids
| Anabolic Steroids | Synthetic compounds related to testosterone, commonly discussed for muscle growth, strength, and performance. | Testosterone, Anavar, Dianabol, Winstrol, Trenbolone, Deca-Durabolin, Masteron, Primobolan |
| Corticosteroids | Prescription medications used to reduce inflammation and suppress immune responses. | Prednisone, Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, Betamethasone |
Anabolic Steroid Categories
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Testosterone-Based | Testosterone Enanthate, Testosterone Cypionate, Sustanon 250 |
| Bulking | Dianabol, Anadrol, Deca-Durabolin |
| Cutting | Anavar, Winstrol, Masteron |
| Lean Muscle | Primobolan, Anavar, Equipoise |
| Strength | Trenbolone, Anadrol, Dianabol |
| Oral Steroids | Anavar, Dianabol, Anadrol, Winstrol |
| Injectable Steroids | Testosterone Enanthate, Trenbolone, Deca-Durabolin, Equipoise |
Corticosteroid Categories
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Oral Corticosteroids | Prednisone, Prednisolone |
| Injectable Corticosteroids | Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone |
| Topical Corticosteroids | Hydrocortisone Cream, Betamethasone Cream |
| Inhaled Corticosteroids | Budesonide, Fluticasone |
| Nasal Corticosteroids | Mometasone, Fluticasone Nasal Spray |
This hierarchy is more accurate:
Steroids
- Anabolic Steroids
- Bulking
- Cutting
- Oral
- Injectable
- Testosterone-Based
- Corticosteroids
- Oral
- Injectable
- Topical
- Inhaled
- Nasal
