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Locoid

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Locoid is a medium strength steroid which is a kind of topical steroid (skin-related medication).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Medium strength steroid

Generic Drug

Hydrocortisone butyrate

Side Effects

Common

Itching or burning
Thin skin
Itchy rash
Burning sensation
Itchy skin

Treats

Eczema
Condition
Seborrheic dermatitis
Condition
Dyshidrotic eczema
Allergy
Dermatitis
Condition
Psoriasis & eczema
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A 27-year old female asked:

Are white patches from using locoid cream on the face temporary? I have only been using it for two days now. Once a day.

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A 19-year old female asked:

Can I apply Locoid cream 0,1% hydrocortison. Butyr. On my vagina?

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A 41-year old female asked:

Can I use Locoid Crelo to treat scalp dermatitis while I'm on Minoxidil?

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A 38-year old asked:

Does Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream help with pain?

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A 39-year old asked:

Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) lotion, does it work for big bites?

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A 41-year old asked:

What's the difference between Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream and clobetasol cream?

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A 49-year old asked:

Can you use Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream for your vagina area?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream good to use on dry chapped lips?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) allergy?

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A 32-year old asked:

Is Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream smart to use on an allergic rash?

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A 40-year old asked:

Is locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) pommade a good choice for treating acne problems?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to use Locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) Lipocream on dry chapped lips?

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A 20-year old female asked:

My dr prescribed me locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) & xolgel for my face & scalp. Do i apply them at the same time? She only stated use once or twice a week

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A 30-year old male asked:

Hi I have sticky feeling in groin area both sides and used locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) cream and powder and clotrimazole for days no improvement?

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A 38-year old female asked about a male:

My son is 7 . He got pytriasis alba on his face. What is the best treatment to remove white marks. As doctor told me to use locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) crem for 10 days.

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A 28-year old male asked:

Pediatrician prescribed a cream which is mixed at pharmacy has locoid in it, my 4 months baby has a rash which is red it was around the body but its not getting better and now its start spreading to arms and legs ?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Will locoid (hydrocortisone butyrate) solution help hair loss in woman?

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A 29-year old female asked:

I have redness on my upper lip only ( between lips and nose) and burns sometimes, doctor prescribed hydrocortisone ointment locoid for 10 days and it was gone completely for 4 days then it returned. its very red and visible. nothing works?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is hydrocortisone butyrate for?

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A 42-year old asked:

What's hydrocortisone butyrate used for?

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A 37-year old asked:

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%?

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