Question 1

can i put neosporin on my entire scalp for broken skin, scalp sores, and scabs? or does plain vaseline help or hydrocortisone cream?

Accepted Answer

Doctor help: You need professional guidance, either your doctor or a dermatologist will help you

Question 2

is using hydrocortisone cream on my face considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It is best to avoid using Hydrocortisone creams on the face unless specifically directed by a dermatologist. Steroids, like hydrocortisone, cause sensitivity & thinning of skin that can be extreme on the face. If directed by a physician to use these on the face, use is generally advised at very low percentages for only a brief period of time and creams should be kept well away from the eyes.

Question 3

do you taper off hydrocortisone cream?

Accepted Answer

no: Just stop using it when you are done.

Question 4

can hydrocortisone cream clear up my spot?

Accepted Answer

Spot treatment: If you mean by spot acne, no it does not. Hydrocortisone treats inflammation such as eczema and contact allergy, etc among others.

Question 5

what are hydrocortisone cream side effects?

Accepted Answer

In theory, thin skin: I've never seen otc Hydrocortisone cause thinning though. You have to use it several times a day for very long periods of time, probably months or years for this to happen.

Question 6

is 2.5% hydrocortisone cream safe for face?

Accepted Answer

Face and cortisone: Yes, but it is important to not use it as a long term treatment. Very common to use it on face for 1-2 weeks if needed for a dermatitis.

Question 7

will hydrocortisone cream make flea bites go away?

Accepted Answer

May: It may hasten the recovery but not making it go away pronto.  Nearly all flea bites go away eventually within a couple of weeks without treatment.

Question 8

hi docs, would hydrocortisone cream %1 stunt my growth?

Accepted Answer

Steroids and growth: Steroids used internally, in either the inhaled or oral forms, can affect growth.  The degree of growth suppression depends on how high the dose is and for how long it is used.  Low potency steroids such as Hydrocortisone cream, when applied topically in the usual manner, are unlikely to have much effect on growth.

Question 9

is hydrocortisone cream carcinogenic with long term use??

Accepted Answer

No: However, overuse on the skin can lead to thinning of the layers of cells at the site and breakdown of the surface. Any med strong enough to do some good will have some potential side effects.

Question 10

can otc hydrocortisone cream be used by a 1 year old boy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: What is the problem. If it is eczema or other rash you need to find the cause. If it is a diaper rash that could be yeast cortisone alone may aggravate

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