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What are hydrocortisone cream side effects?

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

In theory, thin skin: I've never seen otc Hydrocortisone cause thinning though. You have to use it several times a day for very long periods of time, probably months or years for this to happen.

Dr Zacharisen agreed

Answered 3/15/2021

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Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Side effects: A High potency steroid cream used for long periods of time can cause skin atrophy, hypopgimentaion of skin and hypothalamic-pituitary suppression

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2020

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A member asked:

What are hydrocortisone cream side effects?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Dr Zacharisen agreed

Dr. Laura Garabedian answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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