Dangers Of Hydrocortisone

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Dangers Of Hydrocortisone

by Joan Moon CNM
(HoChiMinh City, Vietnam)

Hi...I have two things to discuss.

1. My daughter's pediatrician in Vietnam gave her Candid-B to put on her son's rash of undetermined origin. He is 4 months old and was totally upset and in obvious pain when the ointment was applied. the ingredients are clotrimazole USP 1% and anhydrous Beckometasone Dipropionate BP 0.025. I'm taking this to be something like 1% hydrocortisone...do you agree? It is made in India. He was very, very upset. Do you know of any natural remedies in Vietnam or what we should even look for?

2. For four years I slathered over the counter 1% hydrocortisone over my right perineum for intense itching. Then for 2 1/2 years I had migrating pain which was discovered to be stage 4 lymphoma of the bones originating in my right pelvis. I firmly believe it was from misuse of the product. I was so crazy with the itching that the relief I got made me grateful for the product and I never considered the long term side effects. Thankfully I am considered cured (it was the one curable type of lymphoma) .... but no physician buys into the fact that I could have gotten it from the hydrocortisone.

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Response To: Dangers Of Hydrocortisone
by: Nanette From Skin-Remedies.com

Hello Joan,

Your concerns for your grandson are certainly merited! For our website viewers, let me explain that Candid-B cream (active ingredients are clotrimazole 1% + beclomethasone dipropionate 0.025%) is an antifungal drug to treat yeast infection and other fungal infections. Clotrimazole is known to produce the following side effects: burning, itching, redness, irritation, stomach pain, swelling, fever, upset stomach or vomiting. These possible side effects should have been discussed by your doctor especially since administration of this drug concerned such a young baby! The best products for him are our FACE & BODY WASH and our MY DAUGHTER'S HAND & BODY THERACREAM (these can be obtained through our sister website at: www.aim2health.com which services our International customers.)

Now onto your second issue for discussion. First let me say how thankful and thrilled I am that you are cured! Regarding the four years that you used 1% hdyrocortisone and the resulting stage four lymphoma of the bones I have this to say.

It is a medically known fact that steroid use produces a range of dangerous side effects. These side effects include: thinning and discoloration of the skin, easy bruising, permanent dilation of certain blood vessels, burn marks on skin, liver and kidney damage and a weakened immune system. Recent studies further reveal changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems and impotence. Not only this, but steroid use almost always produces a "rebound effect" of the very symptoms you are trying to get rid of! (Also note that steroid absorption in children may cause a delay in growth with long-term use!)

In your case of using hydrocortisone cream over your perineum for four years, you should know that the genital area absorbs 30% of this cream into the bloodstream while another part of the body, the forearm for instance, absorbs only 1%. Considering the length of time you used the cream, the area it was rubbed into and absorption level and the known side effects, focusing on the weakening of the immune system, the evidence is overwhelming that the possibility of your past cancer could very well have been caused by steroid use! I highly doubt you will find a traditional medical doctor to agree with this unless they have an interest in natural health care as well. I firmly believe that each individual has the responsibility to obtain the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their personal health care or the health care of loved ones. One of the main goals of this website is to help people understand and gain a deeper knowledge about their condition and thereby make the best decision possible.

Please keep in touch Joan.

Warm Regards,
Nanette

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Checking In
by: Anonymous

Hi...thanks for your response. I was blown away by the fact that the absorption was so high. The latest RX given to me was Betamethazone Val 0.1 Cream which I use very sparingly. Hardly at all actually but I still have the problem when not using it...yikes...can drive a person crazy. What would you suggest? Thanks again. Joan

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Response To: Dangers Of Hydrocortisone
by: Nanette From Skin-Remedies.com

Hello,

I have several natural recommendations which I will list below. Know that the body has a remarkable ability to heal, repair and regenerate once given the proper tools to do so.

First, wash the affected area with our FACE & BODY WASH which is a hypo-allergenic and gentle body wash which contains absolutely no chemicals or ingredients that can be toxic to the skin and will begin the repair process.

Next, apply our HAND & BODY THERACREAM carefully to the affected and surrounding areas. A thin application is all that is necessary. This will penetrate the skin, reduce inflammation and stop any itching while doing so.

Please keep me posted on your progress.

Warm Regards,
Nanette

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Stopping Hydrocortisone Cold Turkey!
by: Tesa

When I found out I was pregnant 6 months ago, I was ecstatic. Then I was mortified when my doctor told me to stop using my prescription cortizone (Clobetasol 0.5%). It was my safety net and my band aid as a lifelong atopic dermatitis sufferer. My doctor told me to just buy the OTC brands.

For about 3 months I relied on the over the counter products without realizing that I was buying 2-3 tubes a week just to compensate for the dose that my skin was used to. Yet my eczema continued to flare up. After a much needed argument with my husband, I have stopped using them all together. It's been about a week and needless to say I am in terrible condition.
I plan to use natural products from now on. I know this journey may be difficult but I would like a better option for my child in case he or she also has eczema.

Thank you for your site. It gives hope to those who are now just realizing the hazardous effects of hydrocortizone!

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