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What is better calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream for heat rash?

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Rash: Calamine will hydrate the skin and soothe it, Hydrocortisone will treat the inflammation, they both help in different ways.

Answered 7/22/2020

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Rash: Hydrocortisone relieves itch and reduces redness.

Answered 2/24/2018

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I gave my 3yo calamine lotion & 3/4 tsp. Of benedryl for a rash (poss. Flea attack) that is all over her. Can i put hyrdocortizone on it as well?

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