Best treatments for contact dermatitis
5 products may treat contact dermatitis, spanning FDA drug classes such as corticosteroid. The current highest-rated option is cortenema. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 5 drugs we list for contact dermatitis, 4 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as corticosteroid. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for contact dermatitis — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Enema | Corticosteroid | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Powder | Corticosteroid | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Corticosteroid | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Corticosteroid | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Corticosteroid | Generic | $0 | View → |
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cortenema
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Cortenema (Hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Ulcerative Colitis, Contact Dermatitis.
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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 treats contact dermatitis?
- Our catalog lists 5 products that may treat contact dermatitis, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is cortenema.
- What is the best-rated treatment for contact dermatitis?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — cortenema ranks highest among the products we list for contact dermatitis. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat contact dermatitis?
- Treatments for contact dermatitis span FDA drug classes including corticosteroid. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.