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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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still using 1% hydrocortisone from time to time
Working / Worked
Use this everyday. Works quite well but takes more time although its the strongest cream I have that my doctor said I can use on my face without thinning.
Working / Worked
I find after I apply it on his skin within a few days sometimes can be 1 - 2 weeks. The eczema comes back even stronger.
Working / Worked
When the itching gets extreme I use this to help.
Working / Worked
used to use it,rubbish!
Working / Worked
Does nothing for him
Working / Worked
If i put it on everynight after i take a shower it will go away. but hey! im a kid still. I cant put it on everynight!
Working / Worked
Use hydrocortisone and florinef to support adrenal insufficiency
Working / Worked
I use this on my face
Working / Worked
Working only on my eyes.
Working / Worked
may be gettin immune to it now as i've used it for so long, but it good stuff
Working / Worked
cream is cold and works so far
Working / Worked
I find this works as a quick fix but worry about too much cortisone in my system.
Working / Worked
Use this a lot. helps relieve the symptoms but usually flairs up after use.
Working / Worked
Can't do the IV stuff and the creams work occasionally.
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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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