i think i have it and until i go to the shops i want to somehow help it.
can i also take Canesten Duo while im on the pill?|||Isn%26#039;t the Canesten Duo used to treat thrush? Why would you need to use the hydrocortisone cream as well as the Canesten Duo? Using the hydrocortisone cream wouldn%26#039;t help, as it will stop the itching but will do nothing to stop the infection caused by the fungus/yeast.
You need to ask your doctor about Canesten Duo, if it is your first time using the product. Generally, most products, except for antibiotics do not affect birth control, but you never know.|||yes you can take canesten duo on the pill,i wouldn%26#039;t use anything but proper treatment for thrush just in case! but natural yogurt will do the trick if you have some at hand
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Does Hydrocortisone cream really expire after the expiraration date?
Yes. Never used expired Over-The-Counter or prescription medications.
For anyone who works as a vet tech please help is hydrocortisone 1% cream safe for a 7 month old puppy?
she has raised red bumps on her tummy it%26#039;s like a rash. is it safe to use. thank you.|||It won%26#039;t hurt her, but the bumps could be a staph infection, so get it checked out at her vet soon. If she gets recurrent skin infections, she could have a food allergy (among other things).
Added: Actually, staph infections often have a collarette of dead skin around each lesion. Regardless of the appearance of the rash, especially without seeing the animal, it is impossible to say what caused it. If it clears up and does not recur, no worries. However, if it does not go away, or recurs, get it checked out.|||as long as you keep her from licking her tummy, and the will be hard to do.
You should bring her to the vet first to find out if it really is a rash.|||Its not safe as she can lick it off, not good.
Make an appt. with the vet in the morning to find out what is causing the bumps. It could be many things, and trying to treat it at home can make it worse, and make it harder to diagnose and treat when you finally go to the vet.
Added: Actually, staph infections often have a collarette of dead skin around each lesion. Regardless of the appearance of the rash, especially without seeing the animal, it is impossible to say what caused it. If it clears up and does not recur, no worries. However, if it does not go away, or recurs, get it checked out.|||as long as you keep her from licking her tummy, and the will be hard to do.
You should bring her to the vet first to find out if it really is a rash.|||Its not safe as she can lick it off, not good.
Make an appt. with the vet in the morning to find out what is causing the bumps. It could be many things, and trying to treat it at home can make it worse, and make it harder to diagnose and treat when you finally go to the vet.
Is it ok if I use HYDROCORTISONE cream on my lip?
It was prescribed by a skin specialist but the tube says %26quot;FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY%26quot; I m confused.|||This answer primarily depends on the area of your body that you were originally prescribed this Hydrocortisone cream and how strong it is. Usually there is a number and then % behind the brand name. If this prescription was not originally prescribed for any place on your face, then I would call the doctor%26#039;s office back or your local pharmacist and ask if you can use the cream on your lip. I%26#039;m saying this because my family and I have all been prescribed some sort of Cortisone (steroid) cream at one time or another. Our doctor told us not to use certain cortisone creams (because of the strength) on any thin-skinned areas, for instance, the skin around our eyes because the skin that is underneath and surrounding the eye is really thin. Cortisone has the potential of making that skin even thinner. So, if this cream was not specifically prescribed for your face or lips, then definitely ask first before using it there. If this is what it was prescribed for, then use it on the outside of your lips, but do not put any on the inside of your lips because many types of cortisone medicines are NOT meant to apply inside your mouth, ears, etc. Our types of Hydrocortisone creams and ointments were prescribed for specific areas of the body, i.e., for dry, underarm itchiness (sensitivity or reactions to certain drying antiperspirants) or areas on our legs or hands. Not all types of Hydrocortisone are safe for use on facial areas. There are certain types of cortisones that are safe for you to use on your face or lips, but this may not be one of them. %26quot;For External Use Only%26quot; means don%26#039;t use a Q-Tip and apply it inside an itchy ear, up your nasal passages, or inside your mouth on a sore, for instance. Well, I may have given you too much information, but I do hope that it is of some help to you! :)|||yes it%26#039;s fine. Just don%26#039;t use a lot of it and don%26#039;t lick your lips or anything to get it inside your mouth.|||I am sure it wouldn%26#039;t hurt the skin on your lips, but you might eat some.
So i wouldn%26#039;t do it.
Also the skin on your lips are more sensitive then the skin on your hands etc...|||http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Dermatolog鈥?/a>|||It%26#039;s ok as long as you don%26#039;t get it in your mouth. Try vaseline if you are really uncomfortable using the hydrocortisone.
So i wouldn%26#039;t do it.
Also the skin on your lips are more sensitive then the skin on your hands etc...|||http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Dermatolog鈥?/a>|||It%26#039;s ok as long as you don%26#039;t get it in your mouth. Try vaseline if you are really uncomfortable using the hydrocortisone.
How long can you use Hydrocortisone cream? Doctor prescribed it and unsure if I can use it for as long as.?
It might help to know where and why you are applying it.|||It%26#039;s over the counter medicine. I use it as long as the rash continues - which is usually only a couple of days. But, there should be directions on the label - or you could ask your doctor.
Where should I apply hydrocortisone cream?
My 4yr old has been urinating constantly and is complaining of pain each time. The doctor said is not an infection maybe an allergy. She prescribed a cortisone cream. Should I apply it directly over her urethra? I can%26#039;t wait till tmrrw pls help. Do you have any other suggestions? Thnxs|||Ask your doctor. You%26#039;re paying for her advice. Call and leave a message with the nurse, someone will get back to you. You might try feeding her cranberry juice. I%26#039;m thinking it may be a urinary tract infection. OK, the doc says no. Well, it can%26#039;t hurt.|||Honestly this is a question for a doctor to answer not people on yahoo especially when dealing with a child%26#039;s health. I would wait to speak with a medical expert or at the very least read up on some reputable medical websites about where it should be applied|||Seems like you should put it wherever you see an irritation or rash.
Surprised the doc. didn%26#039;t tell you.
Hope she feels better...|||It sounds like infection indeed.
Let her drink lots of fluids. Cranberry juice will be great.
And see a doctor as soon as possible.|||you should get diaper rash cream or ask your docter that%26#039;s what my hydrocortozone says it is always very good to ask her doctor
Surprised the doc. didn%26#039;t tell you.
Hope she feels better...|||It sounds like infection indeed.
Let her drink lots of fluids. Cranberry juice will be great.
And see a doctor as soon as possible.|||you should get diaper rash cream or ask your docter that%26#039;s what my hydrocortozone says it is always very good to ask her doctor
Can using a 1% otc hydrocortisone cream everyday 1x per day really be dangerous or thin your skin out?
I know people say hydrocortisone can thin out skin but I feel that over-the-counter use to control eczema for a few days should be safe. I prefer to use this instead of protopic as it as a black box cancer label. However, I don%26#039;t want to risk thinning out my skin after say, 25 years. I am unable to find any articles regarding over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream - only prescription strength steroids (which do indeed thin out skin).|||Hydro cortical steroids are known to cause skin atrophy of the skin.. meaning they brake down fat cells causing a %26quot;thinning%26quot; of the face. they are also known to change pigmentation of skin in colored people. However, such a low dosage used moderately will take YEARS to have any ill effect, and that is assuming you use it everyday for years.|||I have been using 1% hydrocortisone on my face for 10 years. I now have a condition called %26quot;steroid induced rosacea%26quot; I strongly recommend you do not use any form of steroid cream on any part of your body, regarless of potency. It will eventually thin your skin Report Abuse
|||Talk to your doctor about how the cream may benefit you. My doctor recommended that I only use it twice a day and not more cause it can cause thinning of your skin. I used the hydrocortisone cream a couple months back and it didn%26#039;t thin out my skin at all. But I only used it for one day and it actually gave me much a clearer and even softer skin.|||From what I know it can%26#039;t, well at least not on me because I%26#039;ve been using it for a while now and it has only made my skin look and feel better without thinning it out.|||Any drug has risks and side effects. Use it only as recommended and try not to use it often.|||im not 100% sure about OTC; i know it does for prescription strength, using it for extended periods of time can also cause osteoporosis, cushing%26#039;s syndrome, immunosuppression, and some other stuff so youre not really suppose to use hydrocortisone for more than a few days at a time|||The over the counter is not the same stuff that will thin your skin. It isn%26#039;t strong enough...unless you bathe in it every day until your 2000 years old.|||I have eczema also, and have found a lotion that works wonders. It%26#039;s so greasy they say to only use it on your hands before bed, but I use it more often and don%26#039;t have a problem out of it. It%26#039;s called Eucerin. It%26#039;s for severely dry skin treatment, and is #1 physician recommended. I would try that before I%26#039;d keep using hydrocortisone cream. It probably does have some long-term side effect.
|||Talk to your doctor about how the cream may benefit you. My doctor recommended that I only use it twice a day and not more cause it can cause thinning of your skin. I used the hydrocortisone cream a couple months back and it didn%26#039;t thin out my skin at all. But I only used it for one day and it actually gave me much a clearer and even softer skin.|||From what I know it can%26#039;t, well at least not on me because I%26#039;ve been using it for a while now and it has only made my skin look and feel better without thinning it out.|||Any drug has risks and side effects. Use it only as recommended and try not to use it often.|||im not 100% sure about OTC; i know it does for prescription strength, using it for extended periods of time can also cause osteoporosis, cushing%26#039;s syndrome, immunosuppression, and some other stuff so youre not really suppose to use hydrocortisone for more than a few days at a time|||The over the counter is not the same stuff that will thin your skin. It isn%26#039;t strong enough...unless you bathe in it every day until your 2000 years old.|||I have eczema also, and have found a lotion that works wonders. It%26#039;s so greasy they say to only use it on your hands before bed, but I use it more often and don%26#039;t have a problem out of it. It%26#039;s called Eucerin. It%26#039;s for severely dry skin treatment, and is #1 physician recommended. I would try that before I%26#039;d keep using hydrocortisone cream. It probably does have some long-term side effect.
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