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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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soothing but doesnt stop the itching
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major increase in blood sugar
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Seems to begin to heal a tiny bit but it never does. Rarely helps w/ itching
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helps for a month or so and then I get immune to it
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does work somwtimes
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helped ell sorta
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It helped to temporarily relieve the itch before I was diagnosed. However, it only worked for a few minutes.
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helps with itching, but creams are impossible to put on scalp because of all of my hair...liquid works better
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With ezcema when I was younger yes, but soon as I hit 12 it stopped working...
Somewhat Helpful
But it's dangerous stuff.
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sometimes works!
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not very good
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Has eczema on her face and don't like using it there but worked ok everywhere else.
Somewhat Helpful
Sometimes works, sometimes no effects
Somewhat Helpful
cant remember much to be honest but didnt use it for long
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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
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
