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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
412
76%
Psoriasis
261
63%
Addison's Disease
5
100%
Back Pain
2
50%
Crohn's Disease & Ulcer...
1
100%
Overall, 72% (692 Members) find Hydrocortisone helpful
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Hydrocortisone Reviews

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I have to use this all the time, it helps keep my skin under control
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It's the only thing that works.
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Used to be used on me heaps as a kid, have used it a couple times when doctors prescribe for a flare up, works for the major damage i do to the area
Working / Worked
doesnt work, other than on my face.
Working / Worked
Only use on bad outbreaks
Working / Worked
Worked for a while (years) and then quit working.
Working / Worked
somewhat
Working / Worked
no
Working / Worked
Use this for small areas. Just a quick fix.
Working / Worked
It worked when I used it, but my skin has thinned terribly where it's been applied-which Dr.'s told me would happen, but when you're itching real bad, as long as the itch is gone...... I'll never use it again.
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
    Tiff, Fatigue is one of the major symptoms of Addison's disease. Have you changed your dose of hydrocortisone lately? It sounds to me like you... [More]
  2. Discussion: Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
    I was diagnosed with Addisons Disease 8 1/2 years ago. They put me on Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone. I have been on it ever since. For the pas... [More]
  3. Discussion: Hydrocortisone dosages
    I'm amazed how much difference is made by differing amounts of hydrocortisone. I was initially perscribed 15 mg of HC and was on it for the last 2 ... [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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