hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
ˌhī-drō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn 
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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In other words, the math is mathing, which means that together, this formula has been tested to be as effective as a 1% hydrocortisone cream—no actual steroid needed.
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Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
To avoid those complications—and feel more comfortable overall—follow these three post-wax steps:
Apply hydrocortisone to minimize inflammation and itchiness.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2023
To help relieve the rash, try using 1% hydrocortisone cream or topical calamine lotion.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Treatment Itching and irritation can be treated with an over-the-counter (OTC) 1% hydrocortisone skin cream.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 18 Jan. 2024
What is the difference between cortisone and hydrocortisone?
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
Using over-the-counter creams or ointments with hydrocortisone or tea tree oil.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
The kit includes a range of bandages in all shapes, sizes, and patterns, plus a helpful arsenal of cleansing wipes, ointment for scrapes, hydrocortisone cream for insect bites, and ibuprofen for bumps and bruises.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Additionally, ingredients like hydrocortisone and pramoxine can reduce irritation.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
To avoid those complications—and feel more comfortable overall—follow these three post-wax steps:
Apply hydrocortisone to minimize inflammation and itchiness.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Aug. 2023
To help relieve the rash, try using 1% hydrocortisone cream or topical calamine lotion.
—Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
Treatment Itching and irritation can be treated with an over-the-counter (OTC) 1% hydrocortisone skin cream.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 18 Jan. 2024
What is the difference between cortisone and hydrocortisone?
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
Using over-the-counter creams or ointments with hydrocortisone or tea tree oil.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
The kit includes a range of bandages in all shapes, sizes, and patterns, plus a helpful arsenal of cleansing wipes, ointment for scrapes, hydrocortisone cream for insect bites, and ibuprofen for bumps and bruises.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
Additionally, ingredients like hydrocortisone and pramoxine can reduce irritation.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 5 Oct. 2023
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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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