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Suggest Alternative Of Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream For Itchy Skin

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Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: My doctor prescribed triamcinolone acetonide cream for a very itchy skin condition. It worked very well, but to get a refill on the prescription, I have to go back to the doctor. Is there any non prescription medicine that will work reasonably as well?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Hydrocortisone Detailed Answer: Hello Triamcinolone is a steroid. Hydrocortisone is a commonly used steroid usually available over the counter in many countries. You can try for hydrocortisone lotion. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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Suggest Alternative Of Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream For Itchy Skin

Brief Answer: Hydrocortisone Detailed Answer: Hello Triamcinolone is a steroid. Hydrocortisone is a commonly used steroid usually available over the counter in many countries. You can try for hydrocortisone lotion. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you