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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 | 413 |
77% |
| Psoriasis | 261 |
63% |
| Addison's Disease | 5 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 2 |
50% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (693
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Hydrocortisone Reviews
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Stops the bad itching for a few hours but dries out surrounding skin if it gets on it.
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But scares me to use long term
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Use on a regular basis to try to keep Eczema condition at bay.
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use 1% on face, a little worring that I need everyday, but it keeps it looking better.
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Work in process
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Hate! Using! It! but have needed to because the skin got so bad. Side effects are that when the inflammation gets bad again, the effect is worse on him -- cracks more easily because the skin has thinned.
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no
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For my baby it stops the itch for a little while
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helps a little, but really isn't strong enough to do much.
Working / Worked
not using now - dangerous for skin
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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]
