What is the dosage for hydrocortisone 0.5% cream? What should I do for her feet?

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My son (19 months) has eczema, he has patches on his legs and back. Recently, we have spaced the baths every 2 days, and we cream him (either with the lipikar cream of La Roche Posay or lately the Aveeno Eczema) 2 times a day. I bought a cream with a hydrocortisone base of 0.5%. Moreover, the bottom of her feet peel and end up cracking, I don't think it's eczema on the bottom of her feet, it's not red! Yes, he is often barefoot, because I am mixed on the idea of leaving him downstairs (I tell myself that the humidity can't be good!) and leaving him barefoot! I try to find a compromise! At night before going to sleep I put a lot of cream (without cortisone) and I let him sleep barefoot, in the morning before going to the daycare, I put moisturizing cream (without cortisone) and I put his socks on. When he stays home, we cream and cover his feet before nap time, he then takes off his socks after nap time. Basically, when he is awake, he is mostly barefoot, he walks barefoot all over the house (on heated ceramic!) Yes, we go to the pool every Saturday, he is barefoot in the locker room.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello ma'am, For hydrocortisone, the dosage is usually twice a day for 2 to 4 weeks maximum. As for the feet, does your child walk barefoot at the pool or elsewhere? Thanks for the feedback, this is the information I was looking for. There is a possibility that the feet are affected by a fungus (athlete's foot), which you can often get in the locker room or at the pool. If this is the case, I suggest applying an antigonfungal cream like Canesten twice a day for 14 days. Choose cotton socks because they allow for better breathing, and make sure to dry your feet after bathing or swimming. Also, avoid walking barefoot at all costs, especially in the locker room. If this measure does not show any improvement after 1 week, you should consult a doctor so as not to delay treatment. Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist