hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
ˌhī-drō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn 
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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This may look like red spots or an itchy rash; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine can help calm and soothe skin.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
If itching persists or a rash develops, seek a pharmacist for hydrocortisone ointment or Benadryl.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
For itching, try one of these home remedies: Use hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area.
—Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
If itching persists or a rash develops, seek a pharmacist for hydrocortisone ointment or Benadryl.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
For itching, try one of these home remedies: Use hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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hydrocortisone
noun
hy·dro·cor·ti·sone
-ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsōn
-ˌzōn
-ˌzōn
: cortisol
especially
: cortisol used pharmaceutically
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