A member asked:

I have stuff down on my pillow. it's on my upper lip and cheeks. i saw cortaid (hydrocortisone) and i don't know if i should use that to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not clear.: I am not tracking with your description. Consider re-asking with clarification or seeking medical evaluation.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2015

2.1k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have stuff down on my pillow. it's on my upper lip and cheeks. i saw cortaid (hydrocortisone) and i don't know if i should use that to help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have Meatitis on the tip of my penis at the urethral opening and the right side of the head is quite inflamed. Will it heal with vaseline only? Or should I use hydrocortisone on it? And it a steroid safe at my urethral opening..?

A member asked:

May i ask what is the best cream's brand that contains hydrocortisone for head eczema treatment?

A member asked:

They can't find a cause for my itching i was told its in my head, even if that is true i'm still itching! is it safe to use hydrocortisone all over?

A member asked:

Ive used hydrocortisone cream and retinol cream for hyperpigmentation on my penis head now Im having burning sensation and tingling. This has lasted four months but I only used it four seven days did I cause nerve damage to my penis.

A member asked:

Itchy back of head which extend halfway on back. Using scalp help which contains hydrocortisone 1% seborrheic dermatitis/Psoriasis anti itch liquid. Not helping. Taking allergy medicine too. Had this for over month now. Please advice?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Can i apply hc45 hydrocortisone acetate cream 1% (e45) to my face, lips& cuticles? The packaging says not to (on the face) but that's where i need it.

What to do if I am losing my hair on the side of my head. can I use the topicol cream hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%?

I applied 0.5 hydrocortisone cream to my to the head of penis, pubic area and scrotum and now the head of penis and scrotum feels somewhat numb. Help?

I have a red spot on penis head,it is not painful or itchy ,it goes away when I put hydrocortisone on it but comes back when I stop using it?

I use head and shoulders to shower and now my balls are really dry and I think a rash .. what can I use to help ? Cortizone 10 ? Hydrocortisone cream ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?