Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Hydroval
Hydrocortisone valerate
Prescription only
Hydroval prescribed online(Hydrocortisone valerate)
Hydroval is a topical steroid for eczema and contact dermatitis. It is a little stronger than plain hydrocortisone. Your clinician reviews your skin online and decides if it fits you.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Topical cream or ointment (hydrocortisone valerate)
- For eczema and contact dermatitis
- Schedule set by your clinician
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forEczema
Do not use Hydroval on infected skin or near your eyes unless your clinician says so. Long, heavy use can thin the skin. Use it only for the time your clinician sets, and tell your clinician if your rash does not improve.
Choosing the right plan for you
Your clinician decides where to apply Hydroval, how often, and for how long. The plan depends on your skin and the area treated.
Considerations include
- Where the rash is on your body
- How severe the rash is
- Past treatments and how they worked
- Your age
- Whether the skin is thick, dry or weeping
How Hydroval works
Hydroval calms the inflammation that drives eczema
Eczema and contact dermatitis involve inflammation in the skin. Hydrocortisone valerate is a corticosteroid. It turns down the immune signals in the skin that cause redness, swelling and itch.
Most people see less itch in a few days. A moisturizer used every day helps prevent the next flare.
Modern Dermatology
Hydroval
Hydrocortisone valerate
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Eczema that milder cream did not control
- Contact dermatitis
- Itchy, inflamed patches
- Short-term flare care
- Rashes on the body and limbs
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Reduces inflammation
Calms red, swollen skin
Relieves itch
Less scratching and damage
Moderate steroid strength
More than plain hydrocortisone
Supports healing
Skin repairs faster
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentPossibly. You fill out a short health form, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews your case. If Hydroval is right for you, your clinician sends a prescription to your pharmacy. Some people need in-person care instead, and your clinician decides.
Hydroval is a corticosteroid that turns down inflammation in the skin. This reduces redness, swelling and itch. It treats the flare, not the cause.
Many people feel less itch within a few days. A flare can take one to two weeks to settle. Tell your clinician if you see no change.
Mild stinging or dryness can occur at first. With long use, the skin can thin or show stretch marks and small blood vessels. Your clinician sets a safe length of use.
Do not use it on infected skin, on open sores, or if you are allergic to steroids. Avoid the eyes. Your clinician takes extra care for the face, skin folds and children.
Other options include milder creams such as hydrocortisone or desonide, stronger steroids such as betamethasone valerate, and non-steroid creams such as crisaborole. Your clinician talks about which fits your case.
Yes. Apply a moisturizer after the cream, and wait a few minutes between the steps. Tell your clinician about other creams you use, so they can check that they work together.
Topical steroids of low to moderate strength are often used in pregnancy and when breastfeeding, for short periods and on small areas. Tell your clinician so that they can confirm it is right for you.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Hydroval is a brand name in Canada for hydrocortisone valerate. A generic version has the same active ingredient. Your pharmacist may offer either one, and your clinician can ask for a specific product.
Your Care Team checks in before each refill. Your clinician may ask for photos or an update on how you feel. If Hydroval is still right for you, the prescription is renewed and sent to your pharmacy.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.