Zinc-O and hydrocortisone

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I've been using the zinc-O for a few week now, and it's definitely

helping. My skin is very photo-sensitive, computer-screen-sensitive,

and wind-sensitive. Zinc-O seems to be protecting against all these,

and it seems to have a calming effect on the existing redness.

Now a question. I just got back from the dermatologist, and she

prescribed Lacticare-HC, which is a 1% hydrocortisone. She says to

only use it short-term (two weeks max) in the event of a bad flare.

I've read so many bad things about cortisone on this board, that I'm

leary of using the Lacticare-HC, but she's a very

competent dermatologist.

Anyone have any advice?

[Guest guest]

Mark,

You'll get different answers from different doctors AND group members! My

own experience with patients has been that if you use a low potency

non-fluorinated topical steroid, short term to alleviate symptoms, it is ok.

Sy M.D.

Sy Skin Care

http://www.lindasy.com

Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279)

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Zinc-O and hydrocortisone

> I've been using the zinc-O for a few week now, and it's definitely

> helping. My skin is very photo-sensitive, computer-screen-sensitive,

> and wind-sensitive. Zinc-O seems to be protecting against all these,

> and it seems to have a calming effect on the existing redness.

> Now a question. I just got back from the dermatologist, and she

> prescribed Lacticare-HC, which is a 1% hydrocortisone. She says to

> only use it short-term (two weeks max) in the event of a bad flare.

> I've read so many bad things about cortisone on this board, that I'm

> leary of using the Lacticare-HC, but she's a very

> competent dermatologist.

> Anyone have any advice?

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