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I know hydrocortisone is good for irritation, inflammation, etc of skin....but it also decreases collagen synthesis. Is using it regularly on one's penis a good idea?
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Conclusions: Continuous hydrocortisone for 3 weeks markedly decreases collagen propeptides and corresponding mRNA in human skin. Intermittent hydrocortisone has a less marked effect on the collagen synthesis rate.
Modulation of collagen synthesis and mRNA by continuous and intermittent use of topical hydrocortisone in human skin - PubMed
Continuous hydrocortisone for 3 weeks markedly decreases collagen propeptides and corresponding mRNA in human skin. Intermittent hydrocortisone has a less marked effect on the collagen synthesis rate.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Conclusions: Continuous hydrocortisone for 3 weeks markedly decreases collagen propeptides and corresponding mRNA in human skin. Intermittent hydrocortisone has a less marked effect on the collagen synthesis rate.