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    GlossaryHydrocortisone

    corticosteroid hormone reducing inflammation and immune response

    Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is commonly used as a medication to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is often applied topically to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and can also be administered orally or via injection for conditions such as adrenal insufficiency and severe allergic reactions.

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      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community Hydrocortisone cream

       8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.

      community The first three months on minoxidil 2%

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.

      community New approach: oral and topical min

      in Progress Pictures 5 months ago
      The user is trying a new hair loss treatment combining 1.25 mg oral minoxidil with a daily topical solution containing hydrocortisone, tretinoin, 8% minoxidil, and 0.025% finasteride. They aim to maintain their current hair before considering a hair transplant in Istanbul.