Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone (Cortaid) is a topical corticosteroid used to relieve skin inflammation, itching and redness linked to dermatitis and pruritus. This page covers the one formulation in this catalogue.
Key points
- Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid applied to the skin to reduce inflammation, itching and redness.
- Cortaid, from originator Pfizer, is available as a 15g tube for topical application to affected areas.
- The product is listed for dermatitis, pruritus and mild to moderate inflammatory dermatoses.
About hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone is the active ingredient in Cortaid, applied to the skin to ease the redness, itching and swelling of Dermatitis and Pruritus. As a topical corticosteroid, Hydrocortisone works locally on the affected area. Skin Care products like this 15g tube sit within a broader range of options for managing mild to moderate inflammatory skin conditions.
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