Hello !
Thank you for your question!
Hydrocortisone 1% can be adequate from the age of 3 months, especially in the presence of eczema. It is usually applied twice a day in the morning and evening in a thin layer only on the affected areas. If there is no improvement in 1 to 2 weeks, it is recommended to stop and to consult a doctor
Note that it may also be appropriate to start with a lower dosage, i.e. hydrocortisone 0.5%, which can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies (you will find it under the name Cortate 0.5%, Hyderm 0.5% or in private labels in pharmacies under the name hydrocortisone 0.5%)
On the other hand, an adverse reaction to Aveeno cream is rare, but not impossible. In this case, I would opt for a more neutral cream, but rich in ceramides (a lipid essential to the constitution of the skin) which will allow a good regeneration of the healthy skin. Cutibase and Cerave creams would be good options.
I hope to have answered your question and remain available for further information!
Laurie Hudon-Germain, pharmacist