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I'm on nivolumab for relapsed hl. i have allergic reactions: itching/inflammation on my face. is it dangerous to regularly use cortisone on it?
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Corticosteroid acne?: Unfortunately, medicines sometimes have side effects which are very confusing. The use of Cortisone on the face can cause some of these side effects, one of which is called corticosteroid facial acne. It is very important to see a doctor or dermatologist for this problem, because it can be a chronic.
Answered 12/5/2017
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