How to use it.
Apply sparingly to the affected area of skin twice a day. Use for a maximum of two weeks at this dose, slowly reduce the amount you use over the next two weeks, and then try to stop. You should continue to use emollients while using hydrocortisone. Apply a small amount of hydrocortisone (one fingertip unit should cover an area the size of two handprints. As an example, one 30g tube should be more than enough to treat eczema patches inside both elbows for two weeks). 20-30 minutes after applying hydrocortisone, apply a generous amount of emollient and rub it into your skin.