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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
270
76%
Psoriasis
191
64%
Back Pain
2
50%
Environmental Allergies
1
100%
Shingles
1
100%
Overall, 72% (471 Members) find Hydrocortisone helpful

Hydrocortisone Reviews

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Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
Stops the bad itching for a few hours but dries out surrounding skin if it gets on it.
Working / Worked
But scares me to use long term
Working / Worked
Use on a regular basis to try to keep Eczema condition at bay.
Working / Worked
use 1% on face, a little worring that I need everyday, but it keeps it looking better.
Working / Worked
Work in process
Working / Worked
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.
Working / Worked
no
Working / Worked
helps a little, but really isn't strong enough to do much.
Working / Worked
not using now - dangerous for skin
Working / Worked
only helped with itching. Didn't really make it go away
Working / Worked
The shots. worked on my scalp for months at a time.
Working / Worked
worked like a charm
Working / Worked
sometimes i get small patches on my face and it works well
Working / Worked
only dries and thins my skin
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: hydrocortisone supp at 25 mg
    Hydracortisone is a powerful steriod that works really fast, as Longie says they work really well, it helps with allergic reactions and such too. Hope... [More]
  2. Discussion: hydrocortisone supp at 25 mg
    Wow... no responses to your post yet? Hmmmm... too bad. I find the Hydrocortisone Acetate (25mg) suppositories to be VERY VERY usefull... just make ... [More]
  3. Discussion: hydrocortisone supp at 25 mg
    Does anyone know what this is or have used it. My docotor originaly prescribed me canasa (sepository) but since I can not afford that, he said to take... [More]
  4. Discussion: 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]
  5. Discussion: 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]

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