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Would hydrocortisone cream help my red razor bumps & blemishes on my bikini line ?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It should: take some redness away but can thin your skin so be carefull maybe laser hair removal will be a good option down the road

Dr Levine agreed

Answered 12/31/2016

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