hydrocortisone
Adrenal gland hormone
Hydrocortisone is a steroid hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands, also manufactured synthetically for medical use.
It reduces inflammation and suppresses immune responses.
As a medication, it treats skin conditions like eczema and rashes, allergic reactions, and adrenal insufficiency: The doctor prescribed hydrocortisone cream for the itching.
Also called cortisol in its natural form.
Inflammatory skin disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- itchingIrritating skin sensation
inflammation · redness · flare-up · dryness · irritation · pruritus · hives · scaling
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- creamRich milk fat
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
- over-the-counterBuyable without medical authorization
dosage · anti-inflammatory · pharmacy · pharmacist · injection · treatment · relief · side-effects
Steroid regulating metabolism, immunity
- adrenalNear the kidneys
- ACTHAdrenal-stimulating pituitary secretion
- pituitaryBrain-base hormone gland
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
hypothalamus · homeostasis · biosynthesis · receptor · metabolism
Drug blocking allergic response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- allergenImmune response trigger
hypersensitivity · rhinitis · urticaria · reaction · sensitivity · angioedema · poison-ivy
Chronic intestinal inflammation disorder
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
Acute threat reaction
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
eczema
Inflammatory skin disorder
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
itching · inflammation · redness · flare-up · dryness · irritation · pruritus · hives · scaling · seborrhea
topical
Currently relevant or newsworthy
- creamRich milk fat
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- prescriptionMedical dispensing authorization
over-the-counter · dosage · anti-inflammatory · pharmacy · pharmacist · injection · treatment · relief · side-effects · oral
glucocorticoid
Steroid regulating metabolism, immunity
endocrine · hypothalamus · homeostasis · biosynthesis · receptor · metabolism
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
allergen · hypersensitivity · rhinitis · urticaria · reaction · sensitivity · angioedema · poison-ivy
Crohn's
Chronic intestinal inflammation disorder
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- autoimmuneBody attacks itself
fight-or-flight
Acute threat reaction
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- catabolismMetabolic molecular dismantling
- Itch Relieverscalamine, antihistamine cream, itch cream, calamine lotion, menthol
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- drugstore itemsaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, bandages, vitamins
- OTC Medicineaspirin, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, Tylenol, Advil
- salvessalve, ointment, balm, unguent, healing balm
- topicalsointment, lotion, cream, balm, salve
hydrocortisonehistamine
Allergy-response compound
prostaglandins · substance P · cytokines · capsaicin · irritants
hydrocortisoneantibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
penicillin · stimulant · amphetamine · caffeine · analgesic
hydrocortisoneechinacea
Immune-support plant extract
immune booster · interferons · interferon · interleukins · interleukin-2
- hydrocortisone creamTopical anti-inflammatory for skin
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