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A member asked:

2% hydrocortisone liquid much like max strength scalpicin but stronger. is there such a thing by perscription?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Steroid solutions by prescription are far more potent. There are several of various potency.

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Answered 6/13/2015

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