hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
ˌhī-drō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn 
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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Soy, often found in moisturizers and after-sun lotions, can also help your skin retain more water, research shows, while options like a calamine lotion or 1% over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream can alleviate symptoms such as itching and discomfort.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion as well as antihistamines may help with the itch, per WebMD.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2025
Early intervention, in this situation, might involve corticosteroids (like hydrocortisone and prednisone) to calm inflammation and curb your autoimmune response.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
In one study, the topical anesthetic combination of hydrocortisone and pramoxine (found in some over-the-counter eczema lotions) was effective for short- and long-term itch relief.9
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—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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Korin Miller, SELF, 7 July 2025
An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion as well as antihistamines may help with the itch, per WebMD.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 1 July 2025
Early intervention, in this situation, might involve corticosteroids (like hydrocortisone and prednisone) to calm inflammation and curb your autoimmune response.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 May 2025
In one study, the topical anesthetic combination of hydrocortisone and pramoxine (found in some over-the-counter eczema lotions) was effective for short- and long-term itch relief.9
4.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Hydrocortisone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrocortisone. Accessed 20 Jul. 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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