Can I use hydrocortisone on genitals?

[Notthinkingclearly]

I have eczema and currently have a patch on outer labia. Can I use hydrotrisone on it? Packet says no but then it's says not on face either so wanted to know if anyone uses it?

[Lweji]

On the outside skin it might be fine. Not inside.

[Woodenmouse]

No! I work in a pharmacy. It's to strong for the face and genitals. Talk to your gp and they can prescribe something.

[Notthinkingclearly]

Thanks all but I have much stronger steroids for my face so that's why I am confused.

[SaveSomeSpendSome]

Yes you can

I ve had it prescribed for down there. It was a 1.5% though

[Notthinkingclearly]

Thanks spendsome. This is 1 % so hopefully ok for the weekend until I can see dr on Monday. I will use sparingly.

[SaveSomeSpendSome]

Twice a day for 7 days i had it for. Was area before applying each time.

Also try hydromol soap free liquid bath additive to wash with in future. Its for eczema and has stopped a flare up since

[Notthinkingclearly]

Thank you for advice spendsome.

[Notthebumtroll]

Yup you can