Hydrocortizone safe?

[emily]

Is hydrocortizone safe to use on DD's irritated skin? She's 15 mos.
Thanks.

[SnuggleBuggles]

My ped ok'ed it when we had a need around 12m old. You should be fine at 15m though it would be a good idea to have it looked at by the Dr. to diagnose and confirm treatment.

Beth

[tnrnchick74]

What type of irritation are you putting it on? If its diaper rash, especially caused by diarrhea or acid poops (like when you child overdoses on oranges), etc I suggest liquid antacid. Dab it on, let it dry a bit - it will change the ph and help heal certain irritations. Maybe petroleum jelly would work?

[cestkaren]

Our ped recommended it to us when DS was only 4 months old on some irritated skin from the carrier. We used it daily for months, no problems here.

[ett]

It is safe for a 15 month old, but I agree with PP that I would have the ped. diagnose the problem just to make sure it is the right amount of medication to but on. Hydrocortisone is a steriod so you don't want to use it continuously over a long period of time.

[emily]

Thanks. It looks just like a minor irritation made worse by her scratching and picking at it. Will try the hydrocortizone for a day or so. If no improvement, go to the doctor.

[ett]

Thanks. It looks just like a minor irritation made worse by her scratching and picking at it. Will try the hydrocortizone for a day or so. If no improvement, go to the doctor.

Just make sure that you don't put in on broken skin as more will be absorbed into the body.

[ckso]

Our ped ok'd it too at about 3-4 months for eczema. I use it sparingly though...and only if it looks like it's bothering her. If it doesn't bother her, I use Aquafor...great stuff.