The Effects of Topical Hydrocortisone on Nose

Hydrocortisone on the nose is not cope, here's why:

The main argument for why it's "cope" is often: "Muh but 80-90% of the nose is composed of cartilage!" While that's true, hydrocortisone can also degrade cartilage over time, not just skin.

Now, remember, this isn't going to yield anything close to the results of a rhinoplasty, or injections, so don't get your hopes up, although it does give solid results.



Study showing the effects of hydrocortisone on cartilage:
  • Detrimental effects: However, at higher doses, hydrocortisone can have detrimental effects on cartilage, leading to gross cartilage damage and loss of cartilage.
  • Chondrocyte toxicity: Studies have also shown that high doses can be toxic to chondrocytes.
  • Increased risk of osteoarthritis progression: Research on intra-articular corticosteroid injections (which deliver a higher local concentration of the steroid) has suggested a link between these injections and accelerated cartilage loss, potentially leading to faster osteoarthritis progression.
Deterioration of cartilage figure 08
Obviously, topical hydrocortisone is vastly different from injections. However, it is still absorbed into the bloodstream, and while only a small percentage of the applied dose is typically absorbed, it will still have the same effects, although on a much smaller scale.



Study showing atrophy of the skin from topical hydrocortisone:
Skin atrophic effects of topical hydrocortisone During topical treatment skinfold
Hydrocortisone, a topical corticosteroid, affects the skin layers by reducing inflammation, However, prolonged or improper use can lead to thinning of the skin.



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Sightings:


 
wouldnt the skin on the nose just look ashy and discolored after atrophy?
 
  • Hmm...
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Skin discoloration can be a side effect of topical hydrocortisone. Although I haven't experienced any after months of use, I also think that an individual's natural coloring can play a role in discoloration.
 
How do you apply it? Just all over ur nose? I got 1% hydrocortisone
 

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