When a reaction occurs at the site of a vesicant injection (e.g., in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy), close monitoring by a physician or the injection of local antidotes may be required. Reactions that result in infection or necrosis may need to be treated with antibiotics or with surgical dÃ©bridement.
Cream that contains cortisone might help with inflammation. Cortisone cream can be used to treat poison ivy rashes. Cortisone is the primary ingredient in over-the-counter hemorrhoid creams. Cortisone cream can be used to provide relief from itchy hives.
1 The lotion (topical) is used in treatment of allergic skin reactions, and relieves symptoms of itching, redness, and swelling. 2  Cortisone is also used to replace steroids in conditions of adrenal insufficiency (low production of needed steroids produced by the adrenal glands).