> # Re: Hydrocortisone cream

> Written by Ned at 29 May 2000 10:22:43:

> As an answer to: Hydrocortisone cream written by Craig at 06 May 2000 15:59:43:

> Try betamethasone instead. Both hydrocortisone and betamethasone are corticosteroid drugs (so you will probably need to get a prescription from your doctor for either of them) but beta is the more usual application for phimosis. Incidentally, it may also be used as a treatment for eczema, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and arthritis!

> Beta should only be used sparingly, as it can cause thinning of the skin and may also aggravate pre-existing skin infections.

> Swallow your pride, and make an appointment to see your doctor to chat things over with him/her.

> =====
> >I read a while back that Hydrocortsion cream can help to aid a tight foreskin because of its skin thinning effect. Has anyone tried of heard of this before?

> Answers:

> - Triamcinolone Ned 5/29/2000 10:58 (1)
>   - c a a 9/06/2000 03:27 (0)

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