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I'm prescribed hydrocortisone to treat redness under nose, now noticed that eyelids and outer corners have got same redness. can i apply this cream?
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Yes: You may allergic dermatitis or eczema. You can apply small strip over the redness once or twice a day. If does not go away by one week, please consult an ophthalmologist. Please avoid the cream in the eye.
Answered 12/11/2014
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