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Can i use hydrocordisone cream on my red vulva? i do not have a yeast infection i think because i was checked at my doctor for an infection and no

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Would not: If short term issue just see if it will role on own.. Otc steroids a not designed to be used in vagnal area.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Can i use hydrocordisone cream on my red vulva? i do not have a yeast infection i think because i was checked at my doctor for an infection and no

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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