Yeah I was concerned about the steroid cream at first. But, I only used it on the visible sores. They have diminished enough to where I do not need the cream on a regular basis. There is a lot of truth to not having sugar. My mouth had healed up so much that I treated myself with all the things I haven't been able to eat for a long time. Which included lots of "naughty" sweets! I LOVE sugary foods. Well, I have been paying the price for that. I have had a flare up. I went back on my mouth rinse and am starting to feel better. Won't do that again!