Cortizone-10 1% Hydrocortisone Anti Itch Cream for Eczema and Bug Bite Relief, Maximum Strength, 3.5 oz

I suffer with excema and it always flares in the winter. As soon as i see a patch i apply this for a few days and its good. I also have sensitive skin near my chest and sometimes during the winter my skin barrier will be damaged causing irritant contact dermatitis and this for about a week or two helps with these flares.

I have used this for years and it ABSOLUTELY stops the itch, of any kind, and anywhere you use it. While I will continue to use it, I only recently learned that, even though it's a very small amount:1%, this is still a steroid. Therefore, the directions I have chosen to ignore in the past, to not use it more than 7 days straight, should be heeded. If used as directed, this is the next best thing to prescription strength, but the directions need to be followed to avoid some serious side effects like stretch marks to skin, thinning skin, and other unsavory side effects common to long term steroidal cream use. Personally, I think the warning already on the packaging should be more direct and include potential nasty side effects with long term use and use on certain areas of the body, especially the face.