My dog also has seasonal allergies, and anytime he gets a hot spot, I use some stuff called Dr. Gold's Corti-Caine (see link below) which I bought at my local pet store. You can use anything similar, the key is it has both hydrocortisone for the itch, and lidocaine for the pain. It also has a nasty taste added so they won't lick it off. This stuff works wonders for my dog.
Also, you might consider supplements in addition to, or to lessen the need for, your medication, but talk to your vet before changing or stopping your dosage. I use the Drs. Foster & Smith Maximum Relief allergy kit (link below) and my dog hasn't had to be on medicine since!
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