I wouldn't use hydrocortisone cream as that's intended for skin irritations like eczema etc. and has the unwelcome side-effect of making the skin thinner.
We can only get a really, really weak solution over the counter here in the US - 1% - so though they don't suggest using it continuously or for very extended periods of time, its generally accepted to be safe and non skin thinning in the short term.
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