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I don't believe cortisone cream to treat skin lesions caused by fungus?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
NO: Fungus requires an anti fungal steroids can make the infection worse
Answered 7/6/2014
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Danger: Do nit use cortisone cream on a fungal infection. It will make it worse!
Answered 7/12/2014
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You're right: Use an antifungal instead. Cortisone will make it worse long-term.
Answered 8/25/2014
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