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External hemorrhoid slightly larger than a pea for 2 days. no bleeding typical itch. been using hydrocortisone on it. can i use fluticasone cream on it? will it work better to help resolve? will this size resolve on it's own?

Q: external hemorrhoid slightly larger than a pea for 2 days. no bleeding typical itch. been using hydrocortisone on it. can i use fluticasone cream on it? will it work better to help resolve? will this size resolve on it's own?

: Usually resolve on their own. Fluticasone cream may be too strong. Google Sitz baths and consider those.

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Usually resolve on their own. Fluticasone cream may be too strong. Google Sitz baths and consider those.

Answered 11/28/2022

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A member asked:

External hemorrhoid slightly larger than a pea for 2 days. no bleeding typical itch. been using hydrocortisone on it. can i use fluticasone cream on it? will it work better to help resolve? will this size resolve on it's own?

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