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Does hydrocortisone or betacap cause acne? i havent had it in a few years, but am noticing patches and wondered if this was the probable cause
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Yes, occasionally: Acne caused by hydrocortisone topically, would last as long as the medicine is used. Pl see attached link for details.
Answered 1/15/2015
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