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Can i use cortizone (hydrocortisone) for my yeast infection (small infection)?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not by itself: while cortisone lowers itching/inflammation, it does so at the cost of lowering immunity. this will impede the body's ability to fight infections especially the yeast infection. Combinations of anti-fungal medicine WITH steroids are available.

Answered 10/29/2015

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