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My doctor gave me flixoderm 0.05% to put around my eyes because i have atopic dermatitis. but is it safe cortisone around eyes?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Just be sure to not get it into the eyes themselves.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 7/3/2016

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A member asked:

My doctor gave me flixoderm 0.05% to put around my eyes because i have atopic dermatitis. but is it safe cortisone around eyes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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