

your skin becomes redder or swollen, or yellow fluid is weeping from your skin – these are signs of a new skin infection or an existing one getting worse.

Stop using hydrocortisone and tell a doctor straight away if: Stretchmarks are likely to be permanent, but they usually fade over time. Using hydrocortisone for many months at a time can make your skin thinner or cause stretchmarks.
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You're more likely to have a serious side effect if you use a strong hydrocortisone treatment (such as hydrocortisone butyrate) or if you use hydrocortisone on a large patch of skin for a long time. This stops happening after you've been using it for a few days. Some people get a burning or stinging feeling for a few minutes when they put the hydrocortisone on their skin. Most people do not have any side effects when they use them for less than 4 weeks. Mild hydrocortisone treatments are very safe. In this case, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual routine. Just use it as soon as you remember, unless it's within a few hours of your next dose. If you forget to use a hydrocortisone skin treatment, do not worry. If you buy hydrocortisone from a pharmacy or shop, do not use it for more than 1 week without talking to your doctor. Sometimes you only need to use the skin treatments for a few days.įor insect bites and stings, nappy rash or contact dermatitis you'll probably only need to use a skin cream for up to 1 week.įor long-term skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis you may need to use treatments for longer. Most people only need to use hydrocortisone skin treatments for a short time. If you're using a dressing like a bandage or plaster, wait at least 10 minutes after putting hydrocortisone on. Try to use different skin products at different times of the day. Wait at least 10 minutes between using hydrocortisone and any other product. Using hydrocortisone with other skin creamsĭo not apply hydrocortisone at the same time as other creams or ointments such as a moisturiser.
