Anusol Hc

(Hydrocortisone)

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Treats itchy or irritated skin.

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Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) is a good topical steroid to try for treating minor rashes or skin irritation.

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Quick facts about Hydrocortisone

Drug class: Dermatologic
Rx status: Over-the-counter
Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydrocortisone)

Upsides

Relieves itchy and irritated skin.
Doesn't cause the same types of side effects that oral forms of steroids do.
It's available over the counter in the drugstore.
Most people have very few side effects.

Downsides

It's not a strong steroid, so it doesn't work for everyone.
When used longer than a week, it can cause skin-thinning and make it harder for broken skin to heal.

How it works

Anusol Hc (Hydrocortisone) is a topical steroid that works by decreasing skin itching, swelling, and redness.

Quick facts about Hydrocortisone

Drug class: Dermatologic
Rx status: Over-the-counter
Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (hydrocortisone)

Used for

Skin inflammation
Itching

Dosage forms

Cream, gel, or ointment
Lotion
Topical solution