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My doctor prescribed over-the-counter hydrocortisone for my rosacea. Is this recommended for rosacea?

April 26, 2017doctor Hydrocortisone over-the-counter prescribed recommended rosacea

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My doctor prescribed over-the-counter hydrocortisone for my rosacea. Is this recommended for rosacea?

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No. Absolutely not. Topical hydrocortisone at any strength will worsen rosacea symptoms over time. It causes rebound dilation, thinning of the epidermis, thinning of the blood vessel walls, and holes in the architecture of the dermis.