For usage on the skin, hydrocortisone is available as an ointment, cream, solution (liquid), spray, or lotion. For skin issues, hydrocortisone topical is often applied one to four times per day. Apply it every day at roughly the same time(s). Ask your doctor or chemist to explain any instructions on your prescription or product label that you do not understand, and carefully follow them. Follow the hydrocortisone directions exactly. Do not use more, less, or more frequently than advised by your doctor. Unless your doctor instructs you to, avoid using it on other parts of your body or to treat other skin disorders.Unless your doctor instructs you to, avoid using it on other parts of your body or to treat other skin disorders. If your symptoms do not subside after the first two weeks of treatment, consult your doctor if hydrocortisone has been given for your disease. If you bought hydrocortisone over the counter (without a prescription) and your condition didn't get better in 7 days, stop using it and call your doctor. Use a tiny amount of ointment, cream, solution, spray, or lotion to cover the affected region of skin with a thin, even film and gently press it in to use hydrocortisone topical. Only the skin should be used to apply this medication.

For usage on the skin, hydrocortisone is available as an ointment, cream, solution (liquid), spray, or lotion. For skin issues, hydrocortisone topical is often applied one to four times per day. Apply it every day at roughly the same time(s). Ask your doctor or chemist to explain any instructions on your prescription or product label that you do not understand, and carefully follow them. Follow the hydrocortisone directions exactly. Do not use more, less, or more frequently than advised by your doctor. Unless your doctor instructs you to, avoid using it on other parts of your body or to treat other skin disorders.Unless your doctor instructs you to, avoid using it on other parts of your body or to treat other skin disorders. If your symptoms do not subside after the first two weeks of treatment, consult your doctor if hydrocortisone has been given for your disease. If you bought hydrocortisone over the counter (without a prescription) and your condition didn't get better in 7 days, stop using it and call your doctor. Use a tiny amount of ointment, cream, solution, spray, or lotion to cover the affected region of skin with a thin, even film and gently press it in to use hydrocortisone topical. Only the skin should be used to apply this medication.