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A 21-year-old female asked:

Would hydrocortisone help the boil on my 2 year olds butt?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ronald Krauser
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
No: It actually has the potential to make it worse. See your pediatrician and do not attempt to treat it yourself.
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