Bianca M answered question 4/2/2011 What Are Steroids, And Why Would A Doctor Prescribe Them To A 2 Year, 10 Month Old Boy With Allergies And 2 Inner Ear Infections? I took steriods for a skin condition when I was a baby and it burned my face. Now my skin is still very sensitive to the sun and gets rashes. If your child shows signs of discomfort to the treatment then sto[p.