hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
ˌhī-drō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn 
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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Examples of corticosteroids include prednisone, hydrocortisone, and dexamethasone.1 Research may indicate that steroids can decrease calcium absorption, affecting how well vitamin D is absorbed and used in the body.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Steroid Creams Mild corticosteroids, like hydrocortisone cream, can be purchased without a prescription to help manage psoriasis symptoms.6 Prescriptions are required for more potent corticosteroid creams.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Examples include calamine lotion, petroleum jelly, or topical corticosteroid anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone (Cortaid or Ala-Cort).4
Steroid Creams and Symptoms
While effective for mild cases of contact dermatitis, corticosteroid creams are only intended for short-term use.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The employee took an incident report and gave the woman hydrocortisone cream for her injuries.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
Steroid Creams Mild corticosteroids, like hydrocortisone cream, can be purchased without a prescription to help manage psoriasis symptoms.6 Prescriptions are required for more potent corticosteroid creams.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Examples include calamine lotion, petroleum jelly, or topical corticosteroid anti-itch creams like hydrocortisone (Cortaid or Ala-Cort).4
Steroid Creams and Symptoms
While effective for mild cases of contact dermatitis, corticosteroid creams are only intended for short-term use.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
The employee took an incident report and gave the woman hydrocortisone cream for her injuries.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Hydrocortisone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrocortisone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsōn
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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