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A member asked:
Why have i had great results using otc 1% hydrocortisone?? it is not for acne, but i bought it from walmart for just 1.00 and it cleared my face fast.
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Acne: Steroid creams help with redness and inflammation, so that might've somewhat helped your issue. But its not standard on using steroid creams for acne, esp long term.
Answered 12/5/2014
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