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Have this patch of dry skin on my areola. it's flaky and seems wounded. been there for weeks. what do i do with hydrocortisone cream? i'm 17 dose pls?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Any pus?: If there is pus, consider topical antibiotic cream. If it is dry and itchy, hydrocortisone cream 2-3x daily for 5-7 days. If no response after 7 days, see your doctor.

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Answered 3/30/2015

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A member asked:

Have this patch of dry skin on my areola. it's flaky and seems wounded. been there for weeks. what do i do with hydrocortisone cream? i'm 17 dose pls?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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