Re: Hydrocortisone Vs Benadryl For Bed Bug/Mosquito Bites
Both can be helpful for bites and minor skin inflammations, especially itchy ones. If you are referring to topical Benadryl applied to the skin, I would put that on first, let it dry, then rub in the hydrocortisone cream(white, not greasy) or ointment (clear, greasy). The ointment can work better if the greasiness isn't a problem. This steroid cream is very mild and doesn't cause side effects if used for a short time like a week or two. They work differently and work well together. Benadryl helps the allergic reaction, hydrocortisone helps the inflammation.