Answer
Hydrocortisone alone should not be used on an untreated bacterial, fungal or viral skin infection because it can mask or worsen infection.
Sources for this answer
- Mildison Lipocream — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Hydrocortisone 2.5% Ointment / Efcortelan Ointment 2.5% — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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