Over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion will reduce itching and inflammation. |
However, there is little known about the immunologic effects of continuously infused low doses of hydrocortisone in septic shock. |
I've used hydrocortisone creams and calamine lotion, but they only relieve my symptoms minimally. |
I used to rely on topical hydrocortisone creams for patches of seborrhea on my arms, chest and hairline. |
In severe radiation proctitis, a short course of hydrocortisone foam enemas may be beneficial. |
In our study, however, only 1 of 11 control patients with septic shock received hydrocortisone. |