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A 35-year-old female asked:

Not sure if i am pregnant still too early to tell is it safe to get a cortisone injection on a very painful cystic acne bump on my face?

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Dr. Michael Fisheranswered

Dermatology 34 years experience

Acne Cortisone Shot: Acne injections usually involve cortisone at 2.5 mg/cc. At this dose it is safe to use if you are pregnant.

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