Drug details
Cortaid (hydrocortisone cream and ointment 1.0%)
type of Corticosteroids, Topical
Cortaid (hydrocortisone topical) is a topical (for the skin) steroid used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. Cortaid is available in generic form.
The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .
This drug may have the following side effects:
- acne,
- stretch marks.
- "hair bumps" (folliculitis),
- skin thinning,
- changes in skin color,
- blistering skin, or
- unusual hair growth,
The following drugs are related to Cortaid, either as a replacement or used together:
- Kenalog Spray (triamcinolone acetonide topical aerosol)