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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 | 414 |
77% |
| Psoriasis | 261 |
63% |
| Addison's Disease | 5 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 2 |
50% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (694
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Hydrocortisone Reviews
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Yes. But it won't go away until my relapse is over. I just have to constantly put this on.
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WORKS WELL
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works good
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Only works when I get sick.
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welli it works most of the tym but y gotta change ya breeds every nnow and then
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Same comment with this cream, we have a prescription strength and we will use it if dryness/rash gets severe but I hesistate applying it to her face in case she would rub it into her eyes and/or ingest it.
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yeah to kill the itch at 3.0%
definitely better in ointment than cream
definitely better in ointment than cream
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Didn't work
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It worked but I was on it for too long. Didn't want to be on any type of steriod.
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I was recently diagnosed with Eczema in my ears. The medicine so far has cleared most of it.
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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]
