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A member asked:

I don't believe cortisone cream to treat skin lesions caused by fungus?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

NO: Fungus requires an anti fungal steroids can make the infection worse

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Danger: Do nit use cortisone cream on a fungal infection. It will make it worse!

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/12/2014

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You're right: Use an antifungal instead. Cortisone will make it worse long-term.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 8/25/2014

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