A 41-year-old member asked:
Could it be bad to apply cortizone (hydrocortisone) 10 everyday?
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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaaianswered
Allergy and Immunology 16 years experience
Topical steroid meds: Long term use of topical steroid may cause thinning of your skin, striae, acne. If you need to use it for a long time, you should see a doctor to see why and if you need that medication for so long and get a correct diagnosis.
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Last updated Jun 12, 2013
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