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Question by  maxant (21)

What is cortisone cream used for?

My mother is using it and I don't know why.

 
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Answer by  darcyn77 (321)

Cortisone can be used for a number of skin ailments from itching and dry skin to rashes and hives. It is a very common topical cream that is great at soothing the skin.

 
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Answer by  Connie45 (1110)

It's used for severe allergies, inflammation, dermatologic and rheumatic disorders. Hydrocortisone cream is used for inflammation and itching, such as one experiences with eczema, insect bites, and poison ivy.

 
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Answer by  joeradkins (60)

this otc medicine is great for skin rashes or rashes from poison ivy or poison oak. if you itch this medicine is wonderful for that problem.

 
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Answer by  Ken99 (281)

cortisone cream is a corticosteroid used in treating exzema, arthritis, diaper rash, and posion ivy. It is not an antibiotic, so it is not tobe used on cuts...

 
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Answer by  GeoffKeoghyahoocom (466)

It is used to decrease the body's inflammatory response to whatever is happening to your skin. It can help decrease inflammation, redness, and itching that may accompany the reponse to the injury or insult to skin.

 
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