Question 1

how is cortaid (hydrocortisone) cream used for herpes?

Accepted Answer

Don't use!: Cortaid (hydrocortisone) should never be used on herpes, and can make the herpes worse! Cortaid (hydrocortisone) is a topical steroid, and steroids weaken the immune system. Herpes is viral infection, and your immune system needs support to fight it off. If it is a milder outbreak, you can try over-the-counter abreva 5 times a day for up to 10 days, but if not improving or if bad outbreak, see your dr for prescription treatment.

Question 2

i'm looking for info for a friend on whether cortaid (hydrocortisone) cream helps herpes symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Not for herpes!: Cortaid (hydrocortisone) is a steroid, which relieves allergic reactions and some kinds of itching, but should not be used on an infection, because steroids weaken the immune system. Putting Cortaid (hydrocortisone) on a herpes outbreak can make the outbreak spread. Abreva is an otc anti-herpes product which can safely provide pain relief and may lessen the intensity of an outbreak (sold for mouth, but okay for genital hsv too).

Question 3

i have a herpes outbreak on my butt, above the crack.  what is the best over-the-counter medication - without hydrocortisone - for curing that?

Accepted Answer

None: Herpes infection can be controlled but not cured, sometimes a Acyclovir cream/ointment is used to alleviate the symptoms but will not cure the disease. Suppressive therapy oral acyclovir/valcyclovir can decrease the rate of recurrence but will not cure it either.

Question 4

hydrocortisone cream for herpes lip sores? ok to do?

Accepted Answer

No: No this is not an acceptable treatment for herpes lip sores and may make them worse.

Question 5

does hydrocortisone help with dark spots?

Accepted Answer

No: It might even make it worse, consult a dermatologist.

Question 6

can you put hydrocortisone on your eyebrows?

Accepted Answer

: yes, but it needs to be used for specific skin conditions such as eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, or a contact allergy in that particular area. I suggest that you see your dermatologist for evaluation and advice on your specific eyebrow problem.

Question 7

how long can you use hydrocortisone on face ?

Accepted Answer

7 days max: Never use steroids on face, neck or mucus membranes, for more than 7 days without medical supervision, to prevent side effects like steroid-induced acne.  Once the condition responds to treatment stop.  If it worsens or is not better in 7 days, see a doc.  10 days is the max length on other parts of the body.

Question 8

does hydrocortisone on a post op wound make it worse?

Accepted Answer

It slows healing: Steroids can slow wound healing.

Question 9

can i use cortizone (hydrocortisone) 10 for jock itch?

Accepted Answer

No: You could but it would make it worse.  You need an antifungal cream.

Question 10

can a cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot repair a manicus tare?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Meniscus is made of cartilage and cartilage-tear in general heal poorly--because it has very low blood supply. A cortisone shot can help reduce inflammation and pain, but probably won't help in healing it. As a matter of fact, cortisone-injection may make the tear worse, depending extent/type/location of the tear. Best is consult your doc/ortho service. Good luck.

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I have a herpes outbreak on my butt, above the crack. what is the best over-the-counter medication - without hydrocortisone - for curing that?

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Hydrocortisone cream for herpes lip sores? ok to do?

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How long can you use hydrocortisone on face ?

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Does hydrocortisone on a post op wound make it worse?

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