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Is it safe to combine fungal and steroidal cream?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Usually: Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) is a cream that combines antifungal and corticosteroid in a cream.

Answered 6/27/2014

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