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Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is a medicinal form of the hormone cortisol. It reduces swelling, itching, and redness of skin seen in eczema, allergies, rashes, insect bites, and poison ivy. It is also used in conditions like thyroiditis, high blood calcium, rheumatoid arthritis, COPD, asthma, and adrenocortical insufficiency.

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Could scrub or gram flour pack cause wrinkles on the face?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old female. Yesterday, I washed my face with a face wash and then used a scrub. Then, I applied homemade toner of honey, lemon, and vegetable oil followed by moisturizer and ice cube. At last, applied a face pack of turmeric, gram flour, and milk. Today my face is red in...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your written description. My personal advice is not to do so many things at a time. The error in your procedure was that once you are done with the scrub, then you should do a test patch over the back of your ear and wait for at least 15 minutes. If you feel any r...  Read Full »

My baby has clustered red pimples on the cheek. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, My baby (one and a half months old) is having red pimples in a cluster on both cheeks. It is very rough to touch and skin appears dry in that area. It does not cause him itching as far as I can see and it is not bleeding or oozing. It has black dots (like when a wound heals) in some ar...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Babies at this age might suffer from seborrheic dermatitis over scalp, face and upper trunk and the most probable cause is maternal androgens hormones. And skin in such cases are dry, flaky, erythematous and somewhat oozing. However, there is nothing to worry about the ...  Read Full »

I have Addison's disease and feel very tired. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have Addison's disease, and I am taking Hydrocortisone twice daily and Fludrocortisone one daily. I am taking a vitamin D supplement. The last endocrinologist appointment showed higher levels of antibodies in the thyroid; however, the thyroid levels remain good, and the scan reveals...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, it appears that although you have antithyroid antibodies, the thyroid function is normal, so there is nothing related to the thyroid that could be responsible for your symptoms. However, it could be attrib...  Read Full »

Why are antifungal medicines not treating my skin condition?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from a skin condition for about four years in groin area as you can see in the attached pictures. There is a dark brown area with sharp borders on upper inner thighs where scrotum touches thighs. There is no itch, pain or burning sensation and it is not raised and also v...  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the pictures (attachments removed to protect patient identity). It does look like fungal infection with some post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. We need to address the infection first and then proceed to pigmentation. Please tell what antifungals...  Read Full »

I am suffering from a rash on my face. What is it?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and suffering from a rash on my face. The first breakout was around five weeks ago. I noticed a red spot above my left eyebrow after hearing a stressful news and eventually, it spread to my chin and above my lip. I was at the beach and after around three days, the ras...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be seborrheic dermatitis or photodermatitis. Allergies may be playing a role. All these are visual diagnosis and the lab tests or biopsies have limited or no role. Seborrheic dermatitis is more commonly present with dandruff and similar rashes on the neck an...  Read Full »

Why do I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a red rash on the shaft of my penis. The semen is clear few days after sex. It is painful at the tip as well. We had sex for three hours. I am not sure if that caused the rash or if it is a friction due to a tight condom. A day later, I noticed this swollen rash.  Read Full »


Dr. Rashmi Singh

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need you to answer a few questions: Since how days is the rash present? Is your penis itchy as well? Did your partner have a problem of white discharge before sex? Do you have a burning sensation when you urinate? Did you have a similar condition previously?   Read Full »

What are the alternatives to Hydrocortisone?

Query: Hello doctor, My daughter has special needs. She had Cushing's syndrome and an adrenalectomy at the age of 8. She is now 31. She has had some psychiatric problems, and her current medication is 15 mg Hydrocortisone, 1 mcg Fludrocortisone, and 1.5 mg Risperidone daily. We have just taken her on holid...  Read Full »


Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your daughter. I must say that your daughter is rightly managed till now. These symptoms are not endocrine related. They are more related to the psychological condition, which is pre-existent. It is not easy to adjust anywhere else if one...  Read Full »

Is Hydrocortisone cream enough for my 8-month-old son's eczema?

Query: Hello doctor, My 8-months-baby has very bad eczema. It started around four months ago, and we got Hydrocortisone prescribed by the general practitioner. I stopped dairies; it improved a little, but now it got out of control suddenly, and his body is full of it. I tried changing his shampoos and soa...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Unfortunately, your baby is in acute exacerbation. In my opinion, you really need to find the causing factor. It is good that you have stopped dairy products. Also, do not use any chemicals or sanitizer. Use fragrant-free products or soaps...  Read Full »

I have itching and skin irritation on body parts. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing itching on my fingers, thighs, and other body parts. After scratching the area, red dots, liquid oozing, and a burning sensation appear. I have had these symptoms for the past two months. Please help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. I am here to take care of you. Regarding your symptoms, you have atopic dermatitis. I suggest you take the following: Ointment 0.2 % Tacrolimus. Ointment 0....  Read Full »

I have dry, scaly patches near the mouth and eyelids. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I think I have perioral dermatitis and have had it for over a year. I get dry, red, and scaly patches at the corners of my mouth and on my eyelids. I mainly use E45 cream and vaseline. I have used Hydrocortisone cream which made things worse. What should I do?  Read Full »


Dr. Sidharth Sonthalia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting your query. At the very outset, may I request that future correspondence regarding your health issues, even through tele or distant dermatology protocol, better be under the supervision of an adult (parent or guardian more than 16 years of age)? 1...  Read Full »

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