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Is Hydrocortisone A Safe Medicine To Use On Penile Skin?

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Posted on Mon, 15 Feb 2016
Question: I went to the dr. 3 days ago and was prescribed hydrocortison 2.5 to put on my penis, my question is this safe. I already have thin skin from using something similar a year ago...this cream seems to strong, I have used it for 3 days and started feeling a burning sensation today
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hydrocortisone is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Hydrocortisone is the mildest steroid and is safe to use on the penile skin.
You might have used some high potency steroid in the past that has led to thinning of the skin.
I want to ask you what is the indication for the use of hydrocortisone?
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Is Hydrocortisone A Safe Medicine To Use On Penile Skin?

Brief Answer: Hydrocortisone is safe Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic Hydrocortisone is the mildest steroid and is safe to use on the penile skin. You might have used some high potency steroid in the past that has led to thinning of the skin. I want to ask you what is the indication for the use of hydrocortisone? Regards Dr Asmeet