Inflammation & Rash

Question 1

Hydrocortisone** .5%
Hydrocortisone** 1 %

Answer 1

Topical steroids, OTC, can be used on thin skin and skin folds since low potency

• counsel to use fingertip unit (enough medication to cover 1 adult hand (about 1/2 gram); do not apply for longer than 2 weeks

Question 2

Hydroxyzine**

Answer 2

Vistaril**

• used for genital urticaria (hives)** with severe itching
• 25 mg PO TID-QID
• anticholinergic side effects, primarily sedation and dry mouth**