Most over-the-counter cortisone/anti-itch creams list 1% hydrocortisone as the active ingredient.

OTC hydrocortisone anti-itch products commonly come in creams, ointments, and lotions.

Typical tube sizes range from about 1 ounce up to roughly 3.5 ounces.

Labels commonly list use for eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, poison ivy/oak/sumac, general rashes, inflammation, and other minor skin irritations.

Label guidance commonly notes use for adults and children 2 years and older, with directions to apply no more than three to four times daily.

Yes. Many OTC hydrocortisone options advertise being fragrance-free, dye-free, and paraben-free, or state “no fragrance added.”