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A member asked:

Can you tell me is hydrocortisone cream 2.5% effective for a large pimple on face?

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Pimple: no. for a pimple use acne medication, 2.5 % cream is usually used for dermatitis, eczema and itching.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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