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Was recommended hydrocortisone 10 yrs by a dermatologist 4 small psoriasis patches. usually used it a couple times a month when flare up happens.safe?
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Yes: The amount your body can absorb would be minimal when used in this fashion and frequently. I would not be concerned at all.
Answered 8/6/2013
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Yea: I see no problems ever with this infrequent use but rarely see any improvement in psoriasis with this frequency.
Answered 9/8/2013
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