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GlossaryCushing's syndrome

condition caused by excessive cortisol, leading to weight gain and skin changes

Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a condition characterized by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This can result from taking corticosteroid medications or from the body producing too much cortisol due to tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands. Symptoms include weight gain, particularly around the abdomen and face, thinning skin, easy bruising, and in some cases, hair loss or excessive hair growth.

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research Complications of Cushing's syndrome: state of the art

374 citations , May 2016 in “The Lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology”

Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.

research Hair Analysis Provides a Historical Record of Cortisol Levels in Cushing's Syndrome

217 citations , July 2009 in “Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes”

Hair analysis can track past cortisol levels in Cushing's Syndrome patients.

research Toward a Diagnostic Score in Cushing's Syndrome

42 citations , November 2019 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology”

The document suggests creating a validated score to diagnose Cushing's Syndrome and considers plasma steroid profiling as a simpler diagnostic method.

research Cushing's syndrome due to pharmacological interaction in a cystic fibrosis patient

37 citations , September 2002 in “Acta pædiatrica”

A cystic fibrosis patient developed Cushing's syndrome from a drug interaction between itraconazole and budesonide, which improved after stopping the medications.

research Florid Cushing's Syndrome and Hirsutism Induced by Desoximetasone

25 citations , January 1978 in “JAMA”

Topical corticosteroids can cause serious side effects like Cushing's syndrome and hirsutism.

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