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A member asked:
Is cortisone skin thinning reversible ? we used hc 0.5 % by pediatrician then hc 1 % by childrens hospital for about 3 weeks total for nappy rash .
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Hydrocortisone 1%: That concentration should not cause any thinning of skin. Just do not use on the face.
Answered 8/6/2015
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