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I got a rash from using hydroquinone can i put cortisone on it ?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Could: use topical cortisone to decrease itching and skin irritation. But with reactions to medications talk to the prescriber

Answered 6/19/2014

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A member asked:

I got a rash from using hydroquinone can i put cortisone on it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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