Best Corticosteroid for dermatitis, contact
Top-rated pick: Cortenema — pharmaranks score 70/100, the highest of the 5 Corticosteroid drugs used for dermatitis, contact, ranked by our independent FDA recall-safety score. Compare them with all treatments for dermatitis, contact or the full Corticosteroid class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 corticosteroid drugs we rate for dermatitis, contact, 4 are available as lower-cost generics, and most are enema. Our ranking reflects each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for dermatitis, contact; the right choice depends on your situation, so confirm it with your prescriber.
How corticosteroid work
Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
Top corticosteroid for dermatitis, contact: 1. Cortenema · 2. Alkindi Sprinkle · 3. Khindivi
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Enema | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Powder | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Generic | $0 | View → |
Full ranking · 5 drugs
cortenema
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cortenema (Hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.06· 8 formsalkindi sprinkle
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Alkindi Sprinkle (Hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.06· 8 formskhindivi
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Khindivi (Hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.06· 8 formslocoid lipocream
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Locoid Lipocream (Hydrocortisone Butyrate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
Price varies
solu-cortef
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Solu-Cortef (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.06· 8 formsFrequently asked
- What is the best corticosteroid for dermatitis, contact?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cortenema ranks highest among Corticosteroid drugs used for dermatitis, contact. Always consult a professional.
- Which corticosteroid drugs treat dermatitis, contact?
- pharmaranks lists 5 Corticosteroid products used for dermatitis, contact, per NIH RxClass drug-classification data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.