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    GlossaryHydrocortisone Butyrate

    topical corticosteroid reducing inflammation and itching in skin conditions

    Hydrocortisone Butyrate is a topical corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and relieve itching in various skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis. It works by suppressing the immune response and decreasing the production of inflammatory chemicals in the skin.

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      community The first three months on minoxidil 2%

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 month 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 Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month 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.