How to Use hydrocortisone in a Sentence

hydrocortisone

noun
  • Using over-the-counter creams or ointments with hydrocortisone or tea tree oil.
    — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 4 Feb. 2023
  • An ice pack and hydrocortisone cream can then be applied to help with any discomfort from the sing.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2021
  • Apply aloe vera gel, hydrocortisone cream, or a cold compress to the itchy area.
    — Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Just don't use it on the reg, because using too much hydrocortisone can thin the skin and lead to more acne breakouts.
    — Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 9 July 2018
  • This may look like red spots or an itchy rash; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine can help calm and soothe skin.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
  • In my case, the metaverse was far more effective than hydrocortisone cream.
    — Kashmir Hill, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Be sure to talk to your child's doctor before using any over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream on your baby.
    — Holly Pevzner, Parents, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to reduce redness and swelling.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 10 May 2019
  • Repeat on other side of upper lip, apply hydrocortisone, and done.
    — Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Do note, though, that while rare, some people do have allergic reactions to hydrocortisone.
    — Susan Brickell, Health.com, 17 May 2021
  • An over-the-counter hydrocortisone ointment may also help reduce itching.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health.com, 28 June 2018
  • There are no specific treatments for the rash, but experts say a cool bath with baking soda, hydrocortisone cream and calamine lotion can help.
    — Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY, 14 June 2021
  • If you are bitten, some people have found relief by using over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone and anti-itch creams.
    — Robert A. Cronkleton, kansascity, 7 Sep. 2017
  • It's powered by 1% hydrocortisone to reduce redness, relieve pain, and kick start your skin's healing process.
    — Susan Brickell, Health.com, 17 May 2021
  • Finally, if you do get bitten, calm the itchiness by applying an ice pack or hydrocortisone cream.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 25 May 2021
  • An over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream (like this soothing Aveeno version) contains a low dose of steroids that can help shrink pimples and soothe redness.
    — Chloe Metzger, Allure, 12 Apr. 2020
  • Apply an over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone cream to help manage the itchiness.
    — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 2 Apr. 2019
  • An over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1-percent cream may additionally help calm the skin (can be used twice daily).
    — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 14 May 2019
  • To help relieve the rash, try using 1% hydrocortisone cream or topical calamine lotion.
    — Daniel More, Verywell Health, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Calamine lotion, baking soda paste or hydrocortisone cream can be applied to your skin several times a day until symptoms go away.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
  • The employee took an incident report and gave the woman hydrocortisone cream for her injuries.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Be careful, though—always follow the instructions on the tube, and if hydrocortisone doesn't help after a couple of days, see your doctor.
    — Amy Marturana Winderl, SELF, 23 Nov. 2021
  • For mild flare-ups, hydrocortisone cream can reduce itching and irritation.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Or apply an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream according to the product's directions.
    — Molly Longman, refinery29.com, 28 July 2020
  • Treatment for hypopituitarism Christie takes hydrocortisone in tablet form once a day to get cortisol into her body.
    — Izzie Price, refinery29.com, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Over-the-counter creams, like hydrocortisone or calamine, are effective for itchy rashes, while antifungal creams work for yeast infections and jock itch.
    — Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
  • As an adult in her third trimester of pregnancy, Jayne started to use the topical steroid Elocon on her hands and hydrocortisone on her face.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, Allure, 10 May 2022
  • First, ice the area, and then apply salicylic acid gel, benzoyl peroxide gel, and 1 percent hydrocortisone cream.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Shannon, who spent 11 days on a breathing machine, received the steroid hydrocortisone and recovered.
    — Marilynn Marchione, Anchorage Daily News, 8 July 2020
  • Another option is to apply an over-the-counter calamine lotion or hydrocortisone cream according to the label instructions.
    — Lauren Krouse, Health.com, 8 June 2021

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