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GlossaryAdrenocorticotropic Hormone

hormone stimulating adrenal glands to release cortisol

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a crucial stress hormone. This hormone plays a key role in regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress, and its imbalance can lead to conditions such as Cushing's disease or Addison's disease.

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research Idiopathic Isolated Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Deficiency Combined With Testicular Germ Cell Tumor: Case Report

October 2025 in “Medicine”

A potential link exists between unexplained hormone deficiency, hair loss, and testicular tumors, suggesting thorough screening is needed.

research The Local Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells

9 citations , June 2020 in “BMC Molecular and Cell Biology”

Stress hormone CRF can cause hair loss by affecting hair growth cells and hormones.

research Growth Hormone Deficiency with Late-Onset Hypothalamic Hypoadrenocorticism Associated with Respiratory and Renal Dysfunction: A Case Report

April 2020 in “BMC endocrine disorders”

A woman with childhood growth hormone deficiency had multiple hormone deficiencies and developed serious lung and kidney problems later in life.

research Cortisol Levels in Blood and Hair of Unanesthetized Grizzly Bears (Ursus Arctos) Following Intravenous Cosyntropin Injection

5 citations , May 2021 in “Veterinary medicine and science”

Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.

research Melasma and Endocrine Disorders

1 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders”

Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.

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