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Daughter has infintile dermatitis. she's now 4. i've been using desonide lotion .05 for 3 years. it is now over $300 a bottle. any alternatives?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dermatitis: Depending on the severity of her dermatitis you can try using 0.25 percent Hydrocortisone available otc.

Answered 3/8/2017

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