hydrocortisone + salicylic acid

Hydrocortisone + salicylic acid is a combination topical medication used primarily for dermatological conditions such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. **Hydrocortisone** is a corticosteroid that acts by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory substances, thereby reducing redness, swelling, and itching. **Salicylic acid** is a keratolytic agent that softens and helps remove the outer layer of the skin, promoting desquamation and improving the penetration of hydrocortisone, which enhances its anti-inflammatory effect. This combination is usually formulated as a cream, ointment, or scalp lotion and is applied to affected skin areas to relieve inflammation, scaling, and pruritus[2][6].