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Synthetic cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is used as a drug mainly to fight allergies and inflammation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Eczema | 243 |
77% |
| Psoriasis | 177 |
64% |
| Back Pain | 2 |
50% |
| Environmental Allergies | 1 |
100% |
| Shingles | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (431
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Anyone taking Cortef for Narcolepsy?
This is what I pulled off the net. HYDROCORTISONE (Cortef®, Hydrocortone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, an... [More] -
2ww/Progesterone
I wonder if a little dab of hydrocortisone would help stop the itching... [More] -
Need advice on Medicine
They are two different medicines. Hydrocortisone is the generic name for cortef. I hope you get this misstake taken care of. Good Luck. [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Psoriasis
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Eczema
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
Hydrocortisone Reviews
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It worked at the RX level, but I have no insurance and must pay cash both to see doc and for RX.
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Prescription strength helped with itch and redness during bubble-stage
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helped a little
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working great
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My red spots are going down significantly but the pill tastes t eeeeerrible
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Worked at first but over time he became immune
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Works great on rashes/sudden breakouts & redness. Side effects: dry skin, & a little burning sensation.
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Works, but don't use as often because of the risks.
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I still use this, it does clear up my skin for short periods of time. I can only use the ointments, because the creams dry out my skin, and make it feel uncomforable.
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Stops the bad itching for a few hours but dries out surrounding skin if it gets on it.
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But scares me to use long term
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Use on a regular basis to try to keep Eczema condition at bay.
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use 1% on face, a little worring that I need everyday, but it keeps it looking better.
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Work in process
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Hate! Using! It! but have needed to because the skin got so bad. Side effects are that when the inflammation gets bad again, the effect is worse on him -- cracks more easily because the skin has thinned.
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