A 32-year-old member asked:
How can i reduce dependency on hydrocortisone for rashes?
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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered
Pediatrics 42 years experience
Prolonged steroid us: Prolonged use of topical steroids is not good. Steroids do ge absorbed into the body thru the skin and depending on the potency of hte hydorcortisone, it may cause systemic side effects.
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Last updated Oct 3, 2016
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