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What medication can i use on my 18mnth mouth if she has bumps due to a virus, i have read mousturizer but what kind she has some hydrocortozone ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Never cortisone: for viral infections- without a photo, I suggest a pediatric evaluation and precription. Cortisone can worsen certain viral infections.

Answered 8/12/2014

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A member asked:

What medication can i use on my 18mnth mouth if she has bumps due to a virus, i have read mousturizer but what kind she has some hydrocortozone ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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