Get Virtual Care
Topical steroid
Hydrocortisone creams and ointments, available in prescription and over-the-counter strengths, can help with a variety of skin conditions
Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this
21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Treats
Related questions
A 30-year old asked:
Where can i find topical steroids OTC?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
Is there an otc ointment as good as rx topical steroids?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A female asked:
How can i prevent a rebound affect after using topical steroids?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 29-year old asked:
What exactly are topical steroid gels used for?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Is there anything I can do to help treat eczema, besides applying topical steroids medications?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 48-year old asked:
Which is better for rhinitis and why? Giving topical vasoconstrictor before topical steroid or vise versa?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 38-year old asked:
What does "topical steroid cream" do?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year old asked:
Side effects for topical steroid creams?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
What topical steroid is for phimosis treatment?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 37-year old asked:
Is it oK if I used topical steroid creams for eczema or dermatitis long term?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 22-year old male asked:
In treatment of ocular conditions, are topical steroids contraindicated in little children?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 47-year old asked:
Is there a type of topical steroid creams that are effective for eczema or dermatitis long term?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 23-year old female asked:
I have myopathy due to my use of topical steroids for dermatitis. Now i got tired from long standing or short distant walking.what shall i do to cure?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year old asked:
Skin discoloration after using topical steroid cream, is this permanent?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 41-year old asked:
I'm allergic to oral, but not topical, steroids. is it safe for me to use a nasal (oxymetazoline) steroid?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 24-year old female asked about a male:
My 4 year old son has chronic eczema... Are there any natural ways to treat it? I don't really want to use the topical steroids on him...
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 21-year old female asked:
I have sebborrheic dermatitis on my scalp. Using topical steroid but it's still very frustrating. Anything else I can use/do to help? Avoid flare ups?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 25-year old male asked:
Do topical steroids for eczema absorb into the body? I have a condition that is dramatically worsened by oral steroid use but I need eczema treatment.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 32-year old asked:
Can taking prednisone or topical steroids make a rash worse?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 29-year old asked:
Can you use topical steroids (desonide & elocon) on the face?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 36-year old asked:
What are the side effects of systemical use of glucocorticoids topical steroids?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 44-year old asked:
What are the risks/benefits from topical steroid cream for phimosis?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
Does anyone know how I can wean myself off of a topical steroid cream I use for eczema?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 27-year old male asked:
Can topical steroid be used since oral antihistamine n calamine fail to relieve itch of chickenpox?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 40-year old asked:
Could a child gain weight from 3 weeks of tapering prednisone and a topical steroid cream?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 31-year old female asked about a 33-year old male:
Intense itchy rash on top of feet, very dry, cracks and bleeds at times. No change despite several attempts with topical steroids from dermatologist.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 46-year old asked:
Has anyone ordered the topical steroid, temovate, (clobetasol) for hair loss?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 16-year old female asked:
I accidentally just ingested tricortone topical steroid cream(for dermatitis and eczema) after applying it to my hands? Any harm or effect to BC pill?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
A 22-year old female asked:
How long is topical steroid cream (triamcinolone acetonide) effective once applied on skin? 1 hour? several hours? Trying to decide when to wash off.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 30-year old female asked:
What can I do for dyshidrotic eczema? I have it on my feet and fingers I have used topical steroids and they do not help much what else can I do? I've tried antihistamine everyday also but still no luck
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
