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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
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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
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doesnt work, other than on my face.
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Only use on bad outbreaks
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Worked for a while (years) and then quit working.
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somewhat
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no
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Use this for small areas. Just a quick fix.
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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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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] -
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] -
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] -
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]
