Cortisone: effects and toxicity

Back to the article on sea lice, I have advised to use a 1% Cortisone cream, if you have not read, you can see here.

Here are five cortisone characteristics that I have dedicated to you so you can refer to them.

Point 1: Natural cortisone

Cortisone is produced by our body, called cortisol, and is used as a fuel. It created a rush in the morning, peaked at about 8am, then continued to be produced during the day, and dropped to around 3pm. This hormone is involved in the metabolism of sugar and fats, and also affects sleep and the immune system. It is released to cope with chronic stress (daily life), while adrenaline is released to cope with severe stress (such as when a truck rushes towards you).

It has strong anti-inflammatory properties, so it is used in medicine. Cortisone is available in capsules, injections, creams and ointments.

The dangerous side effects of cortisone only occur when it is taken orally or by injection, including weight gain, hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, fractures.

But all these side effects do not occur when it is used on the skin, because ... 

Point 2: It is destroyed by inflammation

If cortisone is applied to normal skin, it will penetrate the skin and can enter the circulatory system.

Creams containing cortisol reduce inflammation and prevent recurrent inflammation

On the other hand, if it is applied on an inflamed skin, it will be immediately destroyed by inflammation. It penetrates the skin very little, in so small that it is not enough to cause toxic effects on the body.

But why should you continue to apply cream twice a week on eczema (such as wrinkles on elbows and knees)? Two reasons:

If you look at the skin under the microscope, you will see the inflammation is still lying there, ready to burst back.

By applying cortisone twice a week on areas where eczema has already appeared, you will prevent eczema from returning. In addition, the total amount of cortisone applied in a year will be much lower than if you did not.

Point 3: Why is cortisone such a scandal?

It does not cure the diseases

To control eczema, you need to do more than just moisturize and treat cortisone.
You also need to identify triggers and try to stop them.
You also need to think about the digestive system, by using probiotics and following an anti-inflammatory, low-acid diet.

But it eliminates toxins.

Point 4: But surely there must be another solution?

You often hear people say, "Toxins need to be eliminated, otherwise they accumulate in the body and endanger." Hippocrates mentioned the skin's elimination function, about 2,500 years ago. ...

Indeed, toxins are excreted by the skin through sweat and sebum, but creams containing cortisone do not affect the action of sweat glands and sebum. So, whether cortisone is applied or not, toxins will still be excreted as normal.

• Dry skin: You should not do more severe dry skin, and have to moisturize the skin every day.
• You need to learn to listen to your body and skin, understand what makes your skin react.
• Trying to endure is not helpful either, focus on making you feel better.
• If stress is an important factor, find ways to help you cope better with it (relaxation therapy, hypnosis ...)
• Pay attention to your gut flora.

Point 5: But the real cause behind cortisone fears comes from ...

the doctors, the studies show that many disagreements within the medical community, and this makes people more confused. Treatment centers are places of high repute in treating dermatitis.