Question 1

what is hydrocortisone used for?

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Rashes and itching: It's a topical otc steroid (weakest strength) that's used for inflammation of the skin, itchy rashes, sunburns, allergic reactions. Since it's very weak usually does not work very well. Most people with rashes will need to see a doctor for a stronger prescription strength topical steroid.

Question 2

what is hydrocortisone acetate cream used for?

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Steroid cream: Hydrocortisone cream may be used for a number of skin conditions, such as allergy and rashes. It works by inhibiting the inflammatory response of the body and helps decrease redness and swelling.

Question 3

what is hydrocortisone valerate cream used for besides eczema; can i put it on a sunburn?

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Yes.: Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid which is an anti-inflammatory agent.  It can be used on inflammation of most any sort as long as the skin is not broken.

Question 4

can hydrocortisone used twice a day cause facial hypopigmentation? and will these return colour with discontinued use?

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Yes: Yes it can and scratching the area adds to the problem  The dark pigmentation should subside within days or weeks after stopping hydrocortisone in most cases.

Question 5

is hydrocortisone 2.5 available otc?

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No: OTC hydrocortisone creams are usually 1%.

Question 6

how are cortisone and hydrocortisone different?

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Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is what your body naturally produces to keep you alive.  The other cortisones are modified so that they may become more potent and more active for a certain target.  In addition , the modified cortisone causes less water retention.

Question 7

can i use peroxide and hydrocortisone oimtment?

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Which peroxide?: Since I didn't know which peroxide you're using, I checked both benzoyl (http://www.drugs.com/cdi/benzoyl-peroxide-wash.html) &amp; hydrogen (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide). Luckily both appear to have no interaction w/hydrocortisone (http://www.drugs.com/mtm/hydrocortisone-topical.html). Always best to tell your docs about everything you use, whether prescription or over-the-counter.

Question 8

it is okay to use hydrocortisone once a day for a month?

Accepted Answer

Oral??: If you're taking Hydrocortisone orally, why? Depending on the dose, you can't just stop it in a month else you could develop an adrenal crisis. If it is in cream or ointment form, how extensively are you using it, how many times/day, locations of application? It is possible to suppress adrenal glands even with topical steroids depending on how much is absorbed. Please discuss with your doctor.

Question 9

cortizone (hydrocortisone) shot how long to leave the body?

Accepted Answer

Days, maybe weeks: There is some variability here. Sometimes intravenous glucocorticoids only last a few hours. Other injections, notably DepoMedrol (methylprednisolone) can last longer when injected into areas thick with fat cells. Also consider that often orthopedic steroid injections (into joints) are used to treat local problems, but they also are absorbed into the system and can cause effects throughout the body.

Question 10

is there always a rebound affect after stopping hydrocortisone?

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Depends on how long: The issue of corticosteroid "reboun" is an issue of how high the dose and for how long.
A short coruse of Hydrocortisone should not have any problems.Long term therapy should be tappered to prevent any adverse reactions.Check with your physician before doing anything.

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