[Skip to Content]
Children's Wisconsin

(414) 266-2000

Urgent Care & ER

In this section

Health information

Make an Appointment

Make an appointment

To make an appointment: call the Central Scheduling or use the "request an appointment" button to submit your request online.

(877) 607-5280

Request an appointment

Haga clic aquí para ver esta página en español

  • Home>
  • Health information>
  • KidsHealth>
kids

What Is Hydrocortisone?

Hydrocortisone

Say: hi-dro-KOR-tuh-sone

Hydrocortisone is medicine that helps itchy skin feel better. Poison ivy, bug bites, and eczema all can make you want to scratch like crazy. Hydrocortisone cream can help control the itching so you won't scratch as much.