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Is it safe to use hydrocortisone ointment for facial psoriasis rashes ?

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Be careful: On the thin skin of the face, steroid creams can cause atrophy, dilated blood vessels, and increased hair growth as well as perioral dermatitis and steroid acne... Talk to your dermatologist before applying it there yourself so u know your treatment goals.

Dr Cheney agreed

Answered 3/18/2014

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