Hydrocortisone Use On My Face - HELP!

by Maria
(Wisconsin)

Hi Nanette,

I recently had a chemical peel done in a doctor's office, and I misused the hydrocortisone gel cream they made me purchase. It was supposed to be applied for a maximum of 5 days, but I mistakenly used it for 12 days (as a result of VERY poor communication on the part of the secretary who gave me the home care kit containing the cream in question).

My worry is that I have thinned out my skin; and the worst is that I applied the gel cream on the under eye area as well, seeing as how it was to be mixed with a neutral moisturizer. I feel so stupid.... :-(

How do I know/can I tell if my overuse has caused thinning of the skin (esp. in the under eye area) or other damage?

Your advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you very much in advance!
Maria :-)