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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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not using now - dangerous for skin
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only helped with itching. Didn't really make it go away
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The shots. worked on my scalp for months at a time.
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worked like a charm
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sometimes i get small patches on my face and it works well
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only dries and thins my skin
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it stops the itching combine it with aquius cream and its all good
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this has always worked for me on my face and hands.
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Hydrocortisone works on and off. With an infant who scratches it's hard to keep the excema at bay.
Working / Worked
only to be used infrequently, but had worked until recently
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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]
