Hydrocortisone is a steroid medication that treats inflammation in the body. The drug comes in an oral form to take by mouth, and a topical form to apply to the skin.
Some kids ask to be left alone as early as 5 or 6; others enjoy having your company until they start approaching puberty, closer to 9 or 10. Bathing alone, however, can be risky because of drowning dangers, and it can take just a few seconds for even older kids to slip and drown in only a few inches of water.
From 6 to 10 years of age, children become modest about their bodies and more curious about adult sexuality. They may begin talking about sex with their peers and engage in some form of masturbation. With the onset of puberty at 11 or 12 years, children become aware of sexual desires.