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    Hydrocortisone

    also cortisol

    Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication. It is a corticosteroid and works as an anti-inflammatory and by immune suppression. Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD. It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency. It can be given by mouth, topically, rectally or by injection. Stopping treatment after long-term use should be done slowly.

    Information, not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing a treatment.

    Research 10

    1. Efficacy of Topical Finasteride 0.5% vs 17α-Estradiol 0.05% in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Retrospective, Single-Blind Study of 119 Patients Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2020 · 4 citations
    2. Clobetasol Propionate, 0.05%, vs Hydrocortisone, 1%, for Alopecia Areata in Children JAMA dermatology · 2013 · 49 citations
    3. Analysis of Common Treatment Drugs and Allergen Sensitization in Hair Loss Patients Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2025
    4. Drug utilization pattern and adverse drug reactions of chemotherapy in pediatric patients at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania F1000Research · 2022 · 1 citations
    5. Compatibility of Cetirizine Hydrochloride, Dutasteride, Hydrocortisone Acetate, Nicotinamide, Progesterone, and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride in TrichoSolTM, A Natural Vehicle for Hair Solutions. PubMed · 2024
    6. Effects of epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor, minoxidil and hydrocortisone on growth kinetics in human hair bulb papilla cells and root sheath fibroblasts cultured in vitro Archives of Dermatological Research · 1987 · 58 citations
    7. A Timosaponin B‐II containing scalp care solution for improvement of scalp hydration, dandruff reduction, and hair loss prevention: A comparative study on healthy volunteers before and after application Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2020 · 3 citations
    8. Cushing Syndrome from Percutaneous Absorption of 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment in Netherton Syndrome Pediatric dermatology · 2007 · 42 citations
    9. Airborne contact dermatitis apparently acquired as a result of using pericarp juice from an Indian marking nut as a home remedy to treat patchy hair loss Contact Dermatitis · 2019 · 3 citations
    10. High-performance liquid chromatography–diode array and electrospray-mass spectrometry analysis of non-allowed substances in cosmetic products for preventing hair loss and other hormone-dependent skin diseases Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis · 2008 · 45 citations
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    Community 10

    1. Topical - Lantoprost .01%, MIN 10% DUT .05%, Hydrocortisone 1% Progrestron .025% Reddit · 28 Aug 2025
    2. Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp? Reddit · 26 Sept 2024
    3. How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum? Reddit · 2 Dec 2024
    4. Hydrocortisone helps with itch Reddit · 25 Aug 2017
    5. Minokem-N cotains hydrocortisone? Reddit · 17 Nov 2024
    6. Which is better for someone balding for decades? Dutasteride or Finasteride? Reddit · 16 Jul 2024
    7. Where are you guys getting topical Dutasteride in the U.S.? Reddit · 22 Aug 2026
    8. Has anyone had good results with Prof. Marliani's therapy? Reddit · 24 Sept 2025
    9. Finasteride solution changing colors Reddit · 5 Apr 2026
    10. Need a provider that doesn’t use PG Ethanol and also custom Fin concentration for a topical Reddit · 21 Jan 2026
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