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Posted on November 30, 1999 by Joy Stoyle | Posted under Skin Care
Hydrocortizone - What You Need to Know Before You Take It
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Why It's Prescribed Why is Hydrocortizone prescribed? Hydrocortizone contains a steroid medication usually in creams or lotions, It is prescribed for things like rashes that itch and bad or inflammatory skin conditions. How to Take Hydrocortizone How to take Hydrocortizone. Hydrocortizone should be used exactly as prescribed and should only be used to treat the condition that your physician prescribed it for treating. The medication should be applied directly to the affected area, and are only for use on the skin. Do not get this stuff in your eyes. For things such as psoriasis which have been known to be hard to cure your physician may recommend that you bandage the affected area. If you should contract an infection notify your physician immediately. In the event that you miss a dose apply the medication as soon as you remember to unless it is almost time for your next treatment then skip it and go back to your regular schedule of treatments. Remember to store the medication at room temperature and make sure that the lid is closed tightly. Both heat and cold temperatures are bad for Hydrocortizone. Possible Side Effects Some possible side effects are acne type skin eruptions, irritation, itching, burning, dryness, prickly heat, shin peeling, inflammation of the hair follicles, inflammation around the mouth, skin softening, skin inflammation, lack of skin color, stretch marks, and secondary infections. However it should be noted that side effects cannot be expected or anticipated, but if any should develop or should become more intense notify your physician as soon as possible as your physician is the only person who can determine if it is still safe for you to continue treatments. Important Warnings Some things you should be aware of or avoid doing if you are having Hydrocortizone treatments. Do not cover the area being treated with things like waterproofed diapers and plastic pants because they could increase absorption of Hydrocortizone. If you cover large amounts of skin for any great length of time as well as the treated area with this medication you could absorb enough of this hormone into your bloodstream that you might contract Cushing's syndrome. This condition will be occasioned by things like a fattened neck and body, streaks of purple on the skin, and a moon faced appearance. You might also contract glandular problems such as sugar in your urine and high blood sugars. Children may be extremely susceptible to over-absorption of Hydrocortizone because they have a larger ratio of skin surface to body weight. A long term treatment for children with Hydrocortizone or other steroids might affect their development and growth. About The Author: |
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