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Are Fucidin And Hydrocortisone 1% Good For Bump?
Hi Doctor, i have had a bump on my piercing (cartilage) for a few months now. I have been applying tea tree oil while keeping it clean but with no success. I would not want to loose it, just fix it. I heard that Fucidin cream can help, is that true?? I also heard that hydrocortisone 1% can help settle it. Please advise.
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
If you have redness, tenderness or mild discharge suggestive of a bacterial infection, fucidin would help. You can add hydrocortisone cream to the same to reduce the local reaction. But do not use the hydrocortisone alone as it can worsen a bacterial infection.
The best advice for you would be to see a dermatologist or GP and have yourself examined and treated.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
Welcome and thanks for your query.
If you have redness, tenderness or mild discharge suggestive of a bacterial infection, fucidin would help. You can add hydrocortisone cream to the same to reduce the local reaction. But do not use the hydrocortisone alone as it can worsen a bacterial infection.
The best advice for you would be to see a dermatologist or GP and have yourself examined and treated.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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