Where to get hydrocortisone cream?

Are you itching or experiencing painful inflammation on your skin, and no matter how much you scratch like a scratching post, it just isn’t going away? Worry not! You might be in need of the wonder cream called hydrocortisone.

Hydro-what-now-corti-who?! Don’t worry; I’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll walk through what hydrocortisone is, its benefits, where to get it, and how to use it.

What is Hydrocortisone Cream?

Why hello there curious reader! Did the name “hydrocortisone” pique your interest? Let’s talk about what this amazing cream is all about.

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid medication that can alleviate swelling and itchiness caused by various skin conditions such as eczema or insect bites (if scratched long enough). Now before you go running around smearing yourself with hydro-somethin-something from your toolbox at home—hold up!

Before using any kind of medicine(s), always consult a doctor first. Only use medications based on their intended usage under medical professional guidance.

Why Use Hydrocortisone Cream?

You must think I’m nuts for even asking why someone would want cream that could fix itchiness or inflammation… but let me tell ya: Not everyone knows where they stand with these sorta things (he types after scratching uncontrollably).

Hydrocortisone creams are used commonly because unlike some OTC anti-allergy creams (we’re looking at you glass wall Neosporin) they generally don’t cause additional issues when applied correctly while minimizing the symptoms of inflammations/swelling.

Wanna know something else cool? A tube of over-the-counter 1% hydro corticosteroid treatment ranges roughly around $7 to $12 – this is good for 2-3 weeks of use, depending on how adventurous/desparate you are (please kindly attempt moderation).

Where to Get Hydrocortisone Cream?

Right right! Let’s keep the focus in other directions now; we here postulate where (if not Jupiter) your charming little self can score some hydro-cornflakes (or whatever it was) cream.

Great news — Hydrocortisone Creams are readily available at most drug stores (how convenient), pharmacies or online with reputable vendors! And nope, these don’t require rocket science skills to procure.

Let’s get a list going:
– Walgreens
– CVS
– Walmart
There – That oughta make things easy enough for ya’. I could have just told you “these creams are like pizza”, and let your imagination run wild from there… but giving specific place names works too!

But wait there’s more, didja know? These days, a lot of telemedicine services offer virtual consultations with certified doctors who can provide prescriptions if necessary AFTER consultation.

Some sites worth checking out include:
1. HeyDoctor.com
2. SteadyMD.com
3. Teladoc.go

How Do You Use Hydrocortisone Cream?

Kay fun stuff time (as if hunting down an invisible thing that never existed wasn’t fun enough already). Let’s talk about how one would apply said HD cream after purchasing it.

Here is what dermatologists suggest:
1. Wash the area affected by skin issues with mild soap.
2. Dry off gently using a clean towel.
3. Squeeze an amount prescribed/indicated by doctor onto the affected areas and rub into your skin evenly.
4.Don’t wrap up any bandage around the concerned sites unless suggested by doc.

Please avoid applying hydrocortisone cream on:
– Skin near the eyes.
– Any part of skin damaged by cuts, burns or any abrasions.
– Rashes caused due to chickenpox and measles.

Why avoid these areas? Glad you asked. The skin around your eyes is delicate; Hydrocortisone applied in high volumes can cause thinning and glaucoma-like effects even mild itchiness inducing side effects if used near rashes.

So kids – Use hydro corti as instructed and when prescribed by a qualified professional… And don’t forget to wash your hands once done rubbing creams.

Over-the-counter vs Prescription

Amongst other mysteries of life, let’s tackle the biggest one yet: whether over-the-counter (OTC) or prescriptions work best for you?

Hydrocortisone creams are readily available at relatively low prices without requiring consulting with professionals ensuring administration may actually be quite safe. For instance, Neosporin contains active painkiller zinc oxide which costs $1+ per dose but doesn’t treat underlying causes like inflammation etc whereas corticos contain actual chemicals that reduce swells altogether (but consult docs first!). Peroxide antiseptic spray might help disinfect wounds too (be careful with this being directly applied).

Prescription strength formulations generally consist of an ingredient known as betamethasone valerate which is five times stronger than commercially available OTC medications.

One also needs professional supervision while using prescription-grade cremes given their varied usage guidelines e.g “no use between fingers/nails,” “use exactly 2 centimeters below bellybutton” – Bewildering ain’t it? Cannabis/hemp cannabidiol purportedly has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties amongst others claiming they’d help soothe your inflammations after application however unverified stories about private testing still persist before applying them wherever!

Conclusion

After reading this piece:
Maybe you’re feeling a bit more informed (maybe not) about hydrocortisone, where to procure it and its uses. Perhaps you are itching (badum tss) to get your hands on some (but preferably legally licensed varieties) and try out this wonder cream yourself? If so: That strange rash/itchiness thing you have going – may last forever; please consult a doctor immediately.

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