“Low-potency cortisone creams, like over-the-counter hydrocortisone 1%, are the safest option for facial use,” says Kopelman. “You should avoid higher potency steroid creams unless ...

Depending on the cause of the itchy skin, remedies may include over-the-counter and prescription hydrocortisone creams, products made of colloidal oatmeal, natural aloe vera gels, cold packs ...

Poison oak is a shrub that grows on the US west coast and can cause an allergic skin ... over-the-counter creams aren't working, your doctor can prescribe a stronger cortisone cream or an oral ...