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Can hydrocortisone used twice a day cause facial hypopigmentation? and will these return colour with discontinued use?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Yes it can and scratching the area adds to the problem The dark pigmentation should subside within days or weeks after stopping hydrocortisone in most cases.

Answered 2/12/2015

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Hypopigmentation: That should not occur because of hydrocortisone. Please see your doctor fr further evaluation and management.

Answered 2/12/2015

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