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Is fluocinolone acetonide for treating redness, preventing acne after shave is effective does that hurt as my skin is sensitive for laser resurfacing?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fluocinolone: Fluocinolone may be a bit much to use for after shave to reduce redness . There are many skin moisturizers that may wirk just as well

Dr Ablon agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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