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Medical Conditions - 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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Why is my penis tip red with spots after masturbation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how uncomfortable and worrying this situation can be, especially when it is affecting such a sensitive area.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

How to manage my 17-year-old son's eczema caused by chlorine?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

What to do for a painless raised area on the glans?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From your detailed history, it is evident that the lesion is just inflammatory, and more commonly it is balanitis.

I am afraid to pull my foreskin back during masturbation and it is a bit tight. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A tight foreskin is a common problem. If you have never pulled it back before, you might find it tight to pull back, especially in an erect penis.

When should a bruising skin lesion be evaluated urgently?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. Your lesions on the calf are part of Schamberg's disease of pigmented purpuric dermatosis.

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Dr. Shanza Ikram

Dr. Shanza Ikram

I am 30, male. How can my long-term anal itching be managed?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Thank you for sharing the concern and the image (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity).

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

I get itchy rashes and bumps during my period. Why?

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Why is my penis still red for over a year despite treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please share a clear picture of the affected area so I can guide you better.

Can I use a steroid cream on my face long-term?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern, and I appreciate your query.

Is Hydrocortisone use safe while trying to conceive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand why you are concerned, especially when you are planning a pregnancy.

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Dr. Ashraf ghani

Dr. Ashraf ghani

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