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A member asked:
The area around groin and bum is irritated after using harsh soap. will using a 0.5 hydrocortisone oinment only for 3 days cause a fungal infection?
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Unlikely: Anything is possible, but use of a topical steroid under these circumstances would appear to have benefits that far outweigh the potential risks.
Answered 7/31/2016
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