This is the case of people with HIV/AIDS, people under steroid treatments, and people taking chemotherapy. People with diabetes also tend to develop fungal infections. Very young and very old people, also, are groups at risk. Although all are at risk of developing fungal infections, the likelihood is higher in these groups.
Topical solutions containing hydrocortisone offer some relief. They are the most practical in treating localized itching. Cats tend to lick off these preparations. But the use of creams or salves on areas the cat cannot lick, e.g.; top of the head may be useful.
Hydrocortisone is also available in multiple forms in solution for oral, rectal, topical or parenteral administration. A major use of intravenous hydrocortisone is in the acute therapy of severe hypersensitivity reactions and shock. Hydrocortisone has both glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid properties. Prednisone (pred' ni sone) is a synthetic, intermediate acting glucocorticoid that is widely used in the therapy of severe inflammation, autoimmune conditions, hypersensitivity reactions and organ rejection.