#Hydrocortisone cream 5 skin

Before you start using the preparation, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack.

#Hydrocortisone cream 5 skin

Hydrocortisone butyrate is a potent topical steroid prescribed for severe skin conditions. These preparations are for use when there is a skin infection also present, such as in athlete's foot.ĭo not confuse hydrocortisone creams and ointments with a much more potent topical steroid preparation which contains an ingredient called 'hydrocortisone butyrate'. Hydrocortisone is also an ingredient in a number of preparations which contain an antibacterial or antifungal agent. It can also be bought without a prescription for the treatment of mild inflammatory conditions such as allergic contact dermatitis and insect stings in adults and older children. Hydrocortisone is available on prescription. A doctor may also prescribe hydrocortisone to treat nappy rash in a baby or infant. Hydrocortisone is also useful in reducing inflammation due to insect bites and stings.

A topical steroid can be used to relieve the symptoms when patches of eczema or dermatitis flare up. Topical steroids are used in addition to moisturisers (emollients) for treating inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis. Topical corticosteroids are also referred to as topical steroids. Hydrocortisone is classed as a mild topical corticosteroid. Mild inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis insect bites nappy rash