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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
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Hydrocortisone Reviews
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It works sometimes.
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nothing
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Worked great - felt like it was the "missing link" to help me feel better.
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Didn't work
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worked some, but not enough
Working / Worked
Works, but sometimes have to
change the type of cortisone.
change the type of cortisone.
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I think it works, but doesn't help me from scratching all the skin off when I'm under stress.
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Works when I use it in conjunction with antifungal.
Working / Worked
I use Locoid - works pretty well.
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I use the topical ointment Elecon. When I remember to, that is.
Working / Worked
This would get the ittye to calm down.
Working / Worked
Most of my problems with it are that a lot of my eczema is under my hair and I hate to smear the cream into my clean hair.
Somewhat Helpful
In order to cover the whole affected area I need a lot of this cream, the result of the treatment is not very visible, it releives the itching for a while, but I don't think it's safe to use a lot of steroids.
Somewhat Helpful
Don't like how harsh it is.
Somewhat Helpful
Used on and off, would not use again
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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] -
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] -
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] -
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
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