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Is it safe to use hydrocortisone cream on my face
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lee Perryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 19 years experience
No: I wouldn't use topical steroids on your face to treat dry skin--i would recommend a good moisturizer such as aquaphor.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Danielle Jonesanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 10 years experience
Sometimes: It is best to avoid using Hydrocortisone creams on the face unless specifically directed by a dermatologist. Steroids, like hydrocortisone, cause sens... Read More
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Yes: The the over the counter strength is safe to use on the face for conditions such as seboorrheic dermatitis. You can start at 1 per cent twice a day an... Read More
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Dr. Ally-Khan Somanianswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
Low dose short time: Unless medically prescribed and directed by a dermatologist i would refrain from using it on the face. Short courses are okay, but long term use with ... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Yes.: It is safe, but it may not be strong enough to be effective, depending on the severity of the irritant dermatitis. If it isn't, a dermatologist can pr... Read More
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5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Peppercornanswered
Dermatology 45 years experience
Face and cortisone: Yes, but it is important to not use it as a long term treatment. Very common to use it on face for 1-2 weeks if needed for a dermatitis.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Steroids on the face: Topical steroid use on the face can be associated with scarring and discoloration. Hydrocortisone is a low potency steroid which is safe to use spari... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
You can but: it may be more logical to apply a skin moisturizer after washing your face on a regular basis to prevent the itching.
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Laura Garabediananswered
Adolescent Medicine 39 years experience
Pimple: no. for a pimple use acne medication, 2.5 % cream is usually used for dermatitis, eczema and itching.
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Holly Maesanswered
Pediatrics 38 years experience
Irritation aftr VEET: My face has similar reaction after applying chemicals for hair removal as you describe. A mild over-the-counter Hydrocortisone for a few doses is an e... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Skin lesions: It is impossible to try and diagnose the cause of skin lesions without seeing these. Don't know if you have access to a dermatologist, but that would ... Read More
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3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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