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A member asked about a 37-year-old female:

Can i substitute something for hydrocortisone for an unidentified bite?

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Dr. Al Hegabanswered

Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience

More info please: if unsure what to use, or the bite marks look weird, might be infected, better get seen by a doctor

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