Cortizone 10 is the most well-known over-the-counter anti-itch brand in the North American market, originally owned by Johnson & Johnson, in 2006 by the top five over-the-counter drug manufacturers in North America - Chattem, in 2009, Chattem was acquired by Sanofi, the world's third largest pharmaceutical company at the time, Cortizone 10 was also incorporated into Sanofi.
After being acquired several times, Cortizone 10 still performs well in the market, ranking first in the North American market with a market share of 21.4% in 2018. However, Cortizone 10 has not yet entered the Chinese market, and users who need it can only go through overseas shopping and purchasing channels.
At present, anti-itch products are mainly used to treat mosquito bites, and the most well-known wind oil essence, cool oil, and flower water are mainly used to stimulate menthol and absorb heat from alcohol volatilization to bring a cool feeling, similar to a short anesthesia, but to divert people's attention, and can not really stop itching.
The MSD Manual points out that corticosteroids are the most effective choice for topical drugs, and they are also the main treatment drugs for most non-infectious inflammatory skin diseases, by reducing inflammation (swelling, itching and flushing) to relieve itching and swelling, there are many different types, the most used is hydrocortisone (Hydrocortisone) cream, which is a topical product that can really relieve itching.
The same is true for Cortizone 10, the main ingredient of all 12 products is 1% hydrocortisone, which is also the maximum amount added to over-the-counter drugs, which is lower than the 2.5% content in prescription drugs, and can be used by children over 2 years old without worrying about side effects when used correctly in a short period of time (two weeks). Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that is a glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal glands that helps reduce redness, swelling, and inflammation of the skin, not only for mosquito bites, but also for allergic reactions, eczema, or other skin irritations.
Hydrocortisone is also effective for itching caused by eczema and dermatitis, and Cortizone 10 mainly uses auxiliary ingredients and product forms to increase the additional functions of the product to meet the needs of different groups of people, such as Intensive Healing Anti-Itch Creme and Intensive Healing, which are alcohol-free and fragrance-free mild anti-itch creams for sensitive skin users Eczema Lotion is available in two options, the outdoor Cooling Soothing Gel and the Quick Shot Spray, which contain alcohol and menthol to cool when applied.
Anti-Itch Creme is one of the best-selling products of Cortizone 10, the number one anti-itch product on Amazon, and has a good performance in relieving itching caused by external irritation, dryness, rashes, eczema, and insect bites, and adds aloe vera extract, beeswax, glycerin, methylparaben, and petroleum jelly for added moisturizing properties, but not greasy, suitable for all skin types, and is available in 1oz (28.3g) for around $6.
If you have sensitive skin, Intense healing may be more suitable, this product is added with chamomile for a calming effect, a variety of moisturizers and vitamins to enhance skin hydration, and is alcohol-free, anti-itching and irritation-relieving specifications and prices are the same as Anti-Itch Creme.
Cortizone 10 also launched Feminine Relief Women's Anti-Itch Cream, which has fewer added ingredients, mainly aloe vera and vitamins A, C, and E to keep the skin hydrated, extremely gentle, can be used externally on private parts, and is priced at $7 for 1oz, which is more friendly.
