Hydrocortisone

I'm sitting here marinating in hydrocortisone, trying to be mellow, and waiting for the rest of the family crazy train to arrive, so hurrah. ❋ Moriarty6 (2006)

Another common ingredient is hydrocortisone, which is a steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and a powerful hemroids home remedy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Over-the-counter steroid creams, such as hydrocortisone, are low in potency and may not be effective in moderate to severe cases. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Creams and ointments containing corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone are often prescribed to reduce inflammation of eczema sufferers. ❋ Steve Carper (2006)

Never apply steroid creams (such as hydrocortisone) to rosacea as these can make the problem worse. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I have tried various steroid based creams such as hydrocortisone which work wonders but I don't like using them very often because I know they thin the skin. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you are taking especially if they are: a glucocorticoid medication such as hydrocortisone or cortisone acetate, thyroid hormone, insulin and / or oral diabetes medicines, drugs metabolized by the liver (for example, corticosteroids, sex steroids, anticonvulsants, cyclosporine), or oral estrogen replacement. ❋ Unknown (2008)

At Wake Forest University, dermatology professor Dr. Steven Feldman also advises anesthetic sprays to numb the area, and for more serious burns a hydrocortisone cream. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Creams containing 1% hydrocortisone reduce inflammation. ❋ Aatekah Mir (2011)

Remedies that can help quell the itch include Calamine lotion, antihistamines and hydrocortisone cream. ❋ M.D. Glenn D. Braunstein (2011)

Watterberg KL, Shaffer ML, Mishefske MJ, Leach CL, Mammel MC, Couser RJ, et al. Growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes after early low - dose hydrocortisone treatment in extremely low birth weight infants. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It's also OK to use a hydrocortisone cream for a day or two to relieve discomfort, Allen says. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Use hydrocortisone cream to treat irritation and inflammation of the skin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Topical hydrocortisone cream (Cortaid®) can control itching and dry skin. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Topical hydrocortisone cream and/or an antihistamine may help to reduce further pain, swelling and inflammation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Topical corticosteroids (like hydrocortisone) are applied to the skin to treat atopic dermatitis (skin inflammation, redness and itching) caused by allergies. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Apply a cold compress and if you need to, steroid cream (hydrocortisone 1%). ❋ Unknown (2010)