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Is cortizone (hydrocortisone) 10 safe to use on my 5 month old sons face?

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Dr. Natalie Hodge answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Sure : There is no problem with this.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 5/27/2015

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