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I am suffering with aitching and redness on vulva area can i use hydrocortisone craem ?

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Dr. Joseph Gutman answered

No: No you should not apply hydrocortisone cream without seeing a dermatologist

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 7/16/2014

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