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Is it safe to use hydrocortisone cream on my face
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Lee Perry answered
16 years experience Allergy and Immunology
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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A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Danielle Jones answered
7 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
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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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
43 years experience Dermatology
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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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered
42 years experience Dermatology
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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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tanya Russo answered
24 years experience Pediatrics
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
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
56 years experience Allergy and Immunology
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.
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Laura Garabedian answered
36 years experience Adolescent Medicine
Pimple: no. for a pimple use acne medication, 2.5 % cream is usually used for dermatitis, eczema and itching.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Holly Maes answered
35 years experience Pediatrics
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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A female asked:
Dr. Martin Raff answered
55 years experience Infectious Disease
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
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Fisher answered
31 years experience Dermatology
Duac Side Effects: Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
severe redness, burning, stinging, or peeling of ... Read More
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