Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Corticosteroid compounds (group 1, mild)

Eurax HC Cream

Eurax HC Cream

Eurax HC Cream’s dual action formula works to provide fast relief from itching that lasts up to 10 hours, while also reducing inflammation and swelling.

Fucidin H Cream

Fucidin H Cream combines the potent topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid with the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of hydrocortisone. Concentrations of 0.03–0.12µg/ml of fusidic acid inhibit nearly all strains of Staphylococcus aureus. Topical application of fusidic acid is also effective against Streptococcus, Corynebacterium, Neisseria and certain clostridia

Nystaform HC

Nystaform HC

Nystaform HC contains a combination of nystatin, chlorhexidine and hydrocortisone. Nystaform HC is a fungistatic and fungicidal antibiotic that is primarily effective against Candida albicans. Chlorhexidine is effective against a wide range of bacteria. Hydrocortisone exercises a vasoconstrictive effect, thus reducing inflammation and oedema, and has an antipruritic effect