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Can i use faktu together with corticosteroid or it would delay healing?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No problem: Both promote decreased swelling/inflammation which promote healing

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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