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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cutaneous Manifestations of Endocrine Disease
Endocrine diseases in children can cause various skin and hair changes.
research Association Between Hair Cortisol Levels AndKeratoconus: A Prospective Study
Higher cortisol levels might be linked to worsening keratoconus.
research The Effects of Single Testosterone Administration and Stress Induction on Steroid Hormone Levels in Hair
Testosterone increases hair testosterone levels, stress raises hair cortisol, and relationship status affects hormone levels.
research Unusual presentation with polymenorrhagia and markedly high 17-hydroxy progesterone levels in a lady with Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
A woman with non-classic CAH had unusual heavy periods and high hormone levels, improved with treatment.
research P-50 WE KNOW YOU ARE THERE: MISSING MASS
Metyrapone can effectively treat Cushing's Disease even if the mass causing it is not found.
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5 / 392 resultscommunity No luck with meds, Check your Cortisol.
Cortisol from stress can cause hair loss. Controlling cortisol levels improved the effectiveness of finasteride for hair regrowth.
community Hair loss - Blood work (High DHEAS)
A user has been taking finasteride for 5 months with no improvement in diffuse hair loss and suspects high levels of prolactin, cortisol, progesterone, and DHEAS, as well as iron, might be contributing to the issue. They are also taking vitamin D to address a deficiency.
community dutasteride 9 months, nonstop hair loss
Experiencing continual nonstop hair loss despite using dutasteride for 9 months, and the possible causes behind it being discussed such as nutritional deficiencies, elevated cortisol, vitamin D deficiency or other problems. Other solutions such as minoxidil and finasteride have been suggested.
community Ray Peat: Testosterone Isn’t the Culprit, Prolactin and Cortisol Drive Hair Loss (2016)
Prolactin and cortisol are identified as key factors in hair loss, with stress hormones impacting hair shedding. Finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments, while DHT's role and individual sensitivity are significant factors.
community Anyone experienced weight gain on dutasteride?
Dutasteride can lead to increased cholesterol and liver fat. The user is reconsidering its use due to high cholesterol and lipid levels despite a healthy lifestyle.