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Old 06-26-2009, 03:30 PM   #5
mikey_the_redneck
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Originally Posted by Igottago View Post
I've had ongoing problems with the same thing. Go see a dermatologist, its the best thing. Beware of doctors prescribing you a cortizone cream too many times. It can be effective but if used too often it can cause permanent damage to your skin because its a steroid.

I never really had any real success in dealing with it until I saw a dedicated dermatologist. They know what they're doing when it comes to this stuff.
What kind of damage does cortizone cream do?
I ask because I have been using it on my hands for years........but not everyday.
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