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I exfoliated my face too hard and then applied retin-a to it. since then it's inflamed. i have prescription strength hydrocortisone 2.5% is that sufficient or do i need desonide?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Beware: The facial skin is very sensitive and I would not use anything stronger than .5% in your quest to calm down the irritation.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 8/14/2018

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A member asked:

I exfoliated my face too hard and then applied retin-a to it. since then it's inflamed. i have prescription strength hydrocortisone 2.5% is that sufficient or do i need desonide?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Crane agreed

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