Dermacort (Hydrocortisone Actetate 0.1%), Which Is A Type Of Medicine Called A Topical Corticosteroid. It’s Used To Reduce Inflammation In The Skin.

Skin Inflammation Happens When An Allergic Reaction Or Irritation Of The Skin Causes Various Substances To Be Released In The Skin That Make Blood Vessels Widen And Result In The Irritated Area Becoming Red, Swollen, Itchy And Painful.

Hydrocortisone Acts Inside The Skin Cells To Stop The Release Of These Inflammatory Substances. This Reduces The Swelling, Redness And Itching And So Helps Prevent Scratching That Can Further Irritate The Skin.

Hydrocortisone Acetate Is A Mild Corticosteroid That Can Be Applied To The Skin To Treat A Wide Variety Of Inflammatory Skin Reactions, Such As Reactions To Plants, Insect Bites, Jewellery, Toiletries, Deodorants, Soaps And Detergents. It Is Also Used To Treat Mild Eczema.