Question 1

i have scabies and put on the permethrine creame can i put on hydrocortisone after and still have same affect?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: I can't recall any studies where this has been looked at. I would recommend waiting on the HC until you have washed off the permethrin cream. This would allow the killing of the scabies to occur &amp; then remove the residual and somewhat toxic material. With a fresh/clean surface the HC is more likely to penetrate/cover the areas &amp; begin providing its anti-inflammatory effect.

Question 2

can i use cortisone 10 on top of permethrin cream to treat scabies,for the itch?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes, you can. Hydrocortisone, calamine lotion or topical Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help with the intense itch associated with scabies.

Question 3

what could be the effects of using hydrocortisone on a boil?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflammation: over the counter hydrocortisone will perhaps reduce the redness and tenderness of a boil but it is no substitution for treatment.  You cannot dismiss a staph infection.  Most "boils" should be lanced under sterile technique.

Question 4

hydrocortisone to treat acne?

Accepted Answer

Very bad idea: It will make the inflammation fade briefly by causing your neutrophils to stop fighting the bacteria that cause it. It will promote the same hormonal processes that cause acne to flare at puberty. Acne is serious. If topical benzoyl peroxide hasn't cleared you in 2 weeks or you have acne on your trunk, get with a competent physician and get prescription-strength rx -- this will actually work.

Question 5

what is hydrocortisone butyrate for?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroid: It is a medium-strength corticosteroid cream, ointment, and lotion, used to treat medium-strength inflammatory rashes.

Question 6

do you taper off hydrocortisone cream?

Accepted Answer

no: Just stop using it when you are done.

Question 7

what's hydrocortisone butyrate used for?

Accepted Answer

Reduce inflammation: Hydro-cortisone is used very commonly as an anti-inflammatory medication in status asthmaticus , a condition of prolonged acute attack of wheezing in patients whit asthma. It is also used to reduce inflammation inside joint spaces  etc as an anti-inflammatory and immuno-supressive agent. Other rare uses include treatment of septic shock and in thyroid storm.

Question 8

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 9

should i use hydrocortisone around my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Use caution: There is a risk for developing cataracts when using steroid creams in or around the eyes. Also, they will cause thinning of the skin with prolonged use (skin around the eyes is very thin to begin with!). Hydrocortisone is a very mild steroid, and may sometimes be used, but often doctors will use other medications to prevent these effects. Talk with your doc before using any med around your eyes.

Question 10

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.

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