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Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause Acne? 36 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 36 reports of Acne have been filed in association with HYDROCORTISONE (Hydrocortisone Cream Intensive Healing). This represents 0.2% of all adverse event reports for HYDROCORTISONE.

36
Reports of Acne with HYDROCORTISONE
0.2%
of all HYDROCORTISONE reports
0
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Acne From HYDROCORTISONE?

Of the 36 reports, 5 (13.9%) required hospitalization.

Is Acne Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Acne is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for HYDROCORTISONE.

What Other Side Effects Does HYDROCORTISONE Cause?

Drug ineffective (6,176) Off label use (4,382) Pain (3,662) Fatigue (3,642) Rash (3,562) Condition aggravated (3,333) Systemic lupus erythematosus (3,175) Abdominal discomfort (3,166) Alopecia (3,125) Swelling (3,056)

What Other Drugs Cause Acne?

ADAPALENE (40,188) AVOBENZONE\OCTISALATE\OCTOCRYLENE (31,405) AVOBENZONE\HOMOSALATE\OCTINOXATE\OCTISALATE\OXYBENZONE (2,679) DUPILUMAB (1,305) ADALIMUMAB (1,227) LEVONORGESTREL (1,212) UPADACITINIB (1,203) INFLIXIMAB (946) TOFACITINIB (915) ETANERCEPT (847)

Which HYDROCORTISONE Alternatives Have Lower Acne Risk?

HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE PROBUTATE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\HYDROCORTISONE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\NEOMYCIN\POLYMYXIN B HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROCORTISONE\PRAMOXINE HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

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