Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Cushing's syndrome?

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.

Related Terms

Research

5 / 1000+ results

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 syndrome during pregnancy. New diagnostic methods used in 3 cases of adrenal cortex carcinoma].

10 citations , December 1992 in “PubMed”

Early detection of Cushing's syndrome during pregnancy is crucial to prevent severe complications.

research An Interesting Case of Cushing Syndrome

1 citations , July 2024 in “International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)”

Stopping steroids and providing supportive care improved the patient's Cushing Syndrome symptoms and ulcers.

research Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency Due to an Interaction Between Fluticasone and Ritonavir

1 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society”

A woman developed Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency from using fluticasone and ritonavir together.

research Cushings syndrome complicating pemphigoid gestationis

1 citations , January 2018 in “Cogent Medicine”

Careful management of steroid use is crucial in pregnant women with bullous pemphigoid to avoid complications like Cushing syndrome.

View more "cushing syndrome" in research →

Community Join

5 / 237 results

community 1.5 years on fin/min progress pics, thoughts would be great!

in Progress Pictures 69 upvotes 5 years ago

A 42-year-old male shared his 1.5-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg finasteride daily and regular doses of minoxidil twice a day, and recently started using the Derminator 2. He also mentioned his battle with cancer and Cushing's syndrome, which affected his weight and hair.

community My Dad seems to get his hair back?

in Question 18 upvotes 7 years ago

A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.

community Minoxidil permanent face changes?

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 4 years ago

Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.

community I have not seen a single person who claims dutasteride destroyed their hair post a picture of the before/after

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses skepticism around claims that dutasteride worsens hair loss, with some users suggesting misinformation or panic during shedding as reasons for such claims. One user shared their negative experience with dutasteride, including increased sebum production and hair loss, and is now considering a higher dose of oral minoxidil after stopping dutasteride.

community Medications that cause extra hair growth

in Research/Science 123 upvotes 2 years ago

The post discusses the side effects of various drugs causing excess hair growth, questioning why only minoxidil is used in the hair loss industry. The conversation includes users sharing their experiences and concerns about potential side effects of these drugs, with some preferring baldness over potential health risks.

View more "cushing syndrome" in community →