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I put stieva-a forte 0.1% on my public region as i had acne down there. it's now peeling and sensitive. what can i put on to make peeling go away?

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Dr. John Weeks answered

Time: The active ingredient in stieva-a forte causes peeling of the skin. Don't use it there or areas where the skin is sun damaged or especially sensitive. You can try using 1% Hydrocortisone cream to soothe the area you treated. Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I put stieva-a forte 0.1% on my public region as i had acne down there. it's now peeling and sensitive. what can i put on to make peeling go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Weeks answered

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