If you do use an occlusive dressing, do not use it for more than 12 hours a day. Do not use hydrocortisone topical to treat any area of the body that it is not prescribed for. This could be very dangerous. Use hydrocortisone topical cautiously, and only under the supervision of a doctor, to treat a child. Children are much more sensitive to the effects of hydrocortisone topical.
Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid.
It reduces or inhibits the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Hydrocortisone is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. Hydrocortisone topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Return to your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse. Hydrocortisone topical alone will not treat your condition if it is a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection.