Will OTC hydrocortisone cream have the same effect as prescription?
Perhaps. Otc Hydrocortisone cream comes in two strengths, 1% and 2.5%. Prescription steroid creams come in a greater variety of strengths and some are much more potent than the 2.5% hydrocortisone. You should also be aware that ointments may be more potent than creams.
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Is protopic ointment available without prescription, like hydrocortisone cream?
No. You need to see a dr to he an rx.
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Is it ok for me to have put prescription hydrocortisone cream on my knee that has a large scrape? It's throbbing after I put it on. Thank you!!
Scrape. hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory I would not put that on your scrape if you need to put anything on it I would use a antibiotic cream like Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)
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Can I use an OTC 1% hydrocortisone cream on facial irritation and excessive dryness caused by reaction to fabric softener in towel?
Yes. but you must rewash all towels which have been treated with the fabric softener to avoid recurrence.
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Can using a 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream everyday one time per day be dangerous?
Not really. Chronic use of any tolical asteroids can thin skin and increase capilerization. This takes a while with non-fluorinated steroids, but is much more common with the fluorinated version. What rheumatology problem or dermatology problem are you treating? See your pcp or specialist to find out if is a better way!
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I use OTC hydrocortisone cream for the seborrheic dermatitis in my ear canals, but it comes back weekly. I can feel & see it. Any other options?
Diet and topicals. Dietary adjustments by decreasing simple sugars is the most important way of managing this. Steroids are a temporary measure, if seborrheic dermatitis then okay to use for flare ups but topical antifungals would need to be used for several months to fully eradicate.
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Is protopic ointment available without prescription, like hydrocortisone cream?
No. You need to see a dr to he an rx.
Read more...
Is it ok for me to have put prescription hydrocortisone cream on my knee that has a large scrape? It's throbbing after I put it on. Thank you!!
Scrape. hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory I would not put that on your scrape if you need to put anything on it I would use a antibiotic cream like Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)
Read more...
Can I use an OTC 1% hydrocortisone cream on facial irritation and excessive dryness caused by reaction to fabric softener in towel?
Yes. but you must rewash all towels which have been treated with the fabric softener to avoid recurrence.
Read more...
Can using a 1% OTC hydrocortisone cream everyday one time per day be dangerous?
Not really. Chronic use of any tolical asteroids can thin skin and increase capilerization. This takes a while with non-fluorinated steroids, but is much more common with the fluorinated version. What rheumatology problem or dermatology problem are you treating? See your pcp or specialist to find out if is a better way!
Read more...
I use OTC hydrocortisone cream for the seborrheic dermatitis in my ear canals, but it comes back weekly. I can feel & see it. Any other options?
Diet and topicals. Dietary adjustments by decreasing simple sugars is the most important way of managing this. Steroids are a temporary measure, if seborrheic dermatitis then okay to use for flare ups but topical antifungals would need to be used for several months to fully eradicate.
Read more...