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A 21-year-old female asked:

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

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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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My 7 year old has a circular patch of hair missing. Scalp was red last week but hair in tact ARNP said put hydrocortisone on. Now hair gone not red ?

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