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Can my skin go back to normal after dicoloration from using cortizone (hydrocortisone) for long time?

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Possibly: Topical steroids have the potential of causing thinning of the skin and stretch marks that are permanent color changes may be part of these changes which may or may not recover. Permanent. Color loss may or may not return.

Answered 11/30/2013

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A member asked:

Can my skin go back to normal after dicoloration from using cortizone (hydrocortisone) for long time?

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