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    GlossaryHydrocortisone

    corticosteroid hormone reducing inflammation and immune response

    Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands and is commonly used as a medication to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. It is often applied topically to treat skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, and can also be administered orally or via injection for conditions such as adrenal insufficiency and severe allergic reactions.

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      Dermatological Medications and Local Therapeutics During Pregnancy

      research Dermatological medications and local therapeutics

      4 citations , September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
      Letters to Dermatology

      research Letters to Dermatology

      2 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”
      Stopping forehead irritation and using hydrocortisone helped a man's skin, Martinique has lower melanoma rates, a man had an allergy to a specific antifungal, another had unexplained cysts, certain drugs can cause skin reactions without always being interrelated, a link between Fanconi anemia and a skin condition was suggested, high levels of a certain protein may play a role in a type of psoriasis, and there's a need to study the connection between scalp pain and hair loss.

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