{"ok":true,"entry":{"slug":"hydrocortisone","kind":"medication","name":"hydrocortisone","aliases":["hydrocortisone 1% cream","Dermacort"],"brands_sg":["Hydroderm","YSP Hydrocort","Axcel Hydrocortisone","H-Cort","Egocort"],"class":"topical corticosteroid","tags":["skin","allergy"],"use_for":"eczema, contact dermatitis, insect bites, psoriasis","use_after":"nhs: once or twice a day · 7 days max unless told otherwise","use_duration":null,"take_with":"a thin layer on the affected area · no dressing over it","pros":["nhs: most creams and ointments are “mild” steroids","1% creams are pharmacy-only in sg — no prescription","nhs: does not usually affect driving or machinery"],"cons":["skin thinning, stretch marks, lighter or darker skin","nhs: not on face, penis or vulva without advice first","skin can flare worse after stopping (nhs)"],"dose_note":"nhs: \"You'll usually need to use hydrocortisone cream, ointment or lotion once or twice a day\", in a thin layer measured in fingertip units — \"A fingertip unit is enough to treat an area twice the size of the palm of your hand\". the stated ceiling is duration, not strength: \"Do not use hydrocortisone on your skin for more than 7 days unless a pharmacist or doctor tells you to\". as directed on the label or by your pharmacist/doctor.","dosage":null,"ul_status":null,"sg_class":"pharmacy-only","cautions":["acne, rosacea, cold sores, perioral dermatitis, chickenpox or shingles — nhs says it may not suit","under 10 — nhs says only on a doctor's or pharmacist's advice","face, penis or vulva, or over cuts and wounds — nhs says talk to a pharmacist or doctor first","pregnant or breastfeeding — nhs says check with a pharmacist or doctor before use on skin"],"clashes":[],"sources":[{"id":"nhs_hc_about","url":"https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-for-skin/","label":"NHS — Hydrocortisone for skin (common brands: Derma Care, HC45), A-Z medicines (reviewed 28 Aug 2025)","quote":"Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine used to treat eczema, insect bites and other skin conditions … Most hydrocortisone creams and ointments are considered “mild” steroids … eczema psoriasis contact dermatitis reactions to insect bites and stings","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"nhs_hc_dose","url":"https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-for-skin/","label":"NHS — How to use hydrocortisone cream, ointment or lotion (reviewed 28 Aug 2025)","quote":"You'll usually need to use hydrocortisone cream, ointment or lotion once or twice a day … A fingertip unit is enough to treat an area twice the size of the palm of your hand … Do not use hydrocortisone on your skin for more than 7 days unless a pharmacist or doctor tells you to.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"nhs_hc_se","url":"https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-for-skin/","label":"NHS — Side effects of hydrocortisone cream, ointment or lotion (reviewed 28 Aug 2025)","quote":"thinning of the skin in the affected area stretch marks a rash that may be itchy your skin becoming lighter or darker than usual … It does not usually affect your ability to drive or use machinery … Your skin condition may get worse after you stop using the medicine.","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"nhs_hc_who","url":"https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hydrocortisone-for-skin/","label":"NHS — Who can and cannot use hydrocortisone cream, ointment or lotion (reviewed 28 Aug 2025)","quote":"Children under 10 years should only use them if advised to by a doctor or pharmacist … acne or rosacea cold sores inflamed skin around your mouth (perioral dermatitis) … chickenpox or shingles … If you're pregnant, check with a pharmacist or doctor","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"healthhub_hc","url":"https://www.healthhub.sg/medication-devices-and-treatment/medications/hydrocortisone","label":"HealthHub (MOH Singapore) — Hydrocortisone medication page (reviewed 15 May 2026); systemic form","quote":"Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medication called steroids. It is used in adrenal insufficiency … A steroid emergency card may be given to you if your body is dependent on corticosteroid medications","accessed":"2026-08-27"},{"id":"hsa_reg_hydrocortisone","url":"https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084/view","label":"HSA Register of Therapeutic Products (data.gov.sg d_767279312753558cbf19d48344577084) — hydrocortisone rows, forensic classification","quote":"SIN08804P · HYDRODERM CREAM 1% · TOPICAL · Pharmacy Only … SIN04792P · EGOCORT CREAM 1% · General Sale List … SIN17237P · ENCORT TABLET 10MG · ORAL · Prescription Only","accessed":"2026-08-27"}],"brand_certs":null,"updated_at":"2026-08-29T16:16:21.812539+08:00"},"disclaimer":"kozen-x is not a medical device and does not give medical advice. it lists what published sources have written down. absence of a record is not the same as safe."}