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My dermatologist prescribed me hydrocortisone valerate for my lips, but can i use the otc hydrocortisone instead?

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Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener answered

No: Hydrocortisone valerate is a mid potency steroid while otc Hydrocortisone is a low potency steroid. Therefore u would not get the same effect from the otc product as it is a weaker agent.

Answered 7/14/2018

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A member asked:

My dermatologist prescribed me hydrocortisone valerate for my lips, but can i use the otc hydrocortisone instead?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener answered

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