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Could it be bad to apply cortizone (hydrocortisone) 10 everyday?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

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.

Answered 6/12/2013

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