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Is it safe to use 1% hydrocortisone cream for my severe itchiness and rashes on my tummy and arms while i'm pregnant?would it not harm my baby?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Yes safe: 1%,topical hydrocortisone is safe it use as directed on the label.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2014

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A member asked:

Is it safe to use 1% hydrocortisone cream for my severe itchiness and rashes on my tummy and arms while i'm pregnant?would it not harm my baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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