research Endocrine systems of the skin
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
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research Scalp hair cortisol concentration in patients with alopecia areata and correlate its level with the disease variables
Higher stress levels may worsen alopecia areata, suggesting stress management is important for treatment.
research Relação entre alopecia, estresse crônico e alterações no eixo hipotálamo-hipófise-adrenal: uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Chronic stress and high cortisol levels can cause hair loss by disrupting hair growth.
research Pathologies of the skin and its appendages in endocrine diseases
Endocrine disorders can cause various skin and hair issues.
research Cutaneous manifestations of endocrine-metabolic disease and nutritional deficiency in the elderly
Skin problems in older people can indicate hormonal diseases, nutritional deficiencies, or conditions like diabetes, menopause, and HIV.
research Cutaneous Markers of Disorders Affecting Adult Horses
Skin and hair changes in horses can indicate serious diseases, and recognizing these signs is important for treatment and management.
research Prevalence of Systemic Hypertension and Control of Systolic Blood Pressure in a Cohort of 14 Dogs with Adrenal-Dependent Hypercortisolism during the First Year of Trilostane Treatment or after Adrenalectomy
Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
research Is it getting in the hair? – Cortisol concentrations in native, regrown and segmented hairs of cattle and pigs after repeated ACTH administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.
research Localized alopecia and suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in dogs following treatment with difluprednate 0.05% ophthalmic emulsion (Durezol®)
Long-term use of difluprednate eye drops in dogs can lead to hair loss and hormone imbalance.
research Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, hair, and sebum: Stress-mediated dermatologic disasters of the pandemic era
Pandemic stress worsens hair loss and skin issues, suggesting combined mental and skin care treatments.
research Influence of Extended Photoperiod Using Blue Light Masks on Hypertrichosis, Coat Condition and General Health Parameters in Horses with Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction
Blue light masks improved coat condition and energy in horses with PPID.
research Non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency revisited: an update with a special focus on adolescent and adult women
The update highlights that non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is common in women with excess male hormones, requires specific hormone tests for diagnosis, and has various treatment options depending on age and symptoms.
research Steroid Hormones
Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
research Corticotropin releasing hormone and the skin
CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
research The Hormonal Background of Hair Loss in Non-Scarring Alopecias
Hormones like androgens, estrogen, thyroid hormones, and stress hormones can contribute to hair loss, and treatments target these hormonal imbalances.
research Corticotropin releasing factor-1 receptor antagonism associated with favorable outcomes of male reproductive health biochemical parameters
Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
research LBODP010 A Case of Glucocorticoid Resistance Syndrome
The patient likely has Chrousos syndrome, a rare condition causing insensitivity to glucocorticoids, requiring high-dose dexamethasone treatment.
research Effect of finasteride on adrenal steroidogenesis in men.
Finasteride, when taken daily, lowers dihydrotestosterone levels but doesn't noticeably affect adrenal steroid production, except by blocking the 5 alpha-reductase enzyme.
research The human skin as a hormone target and an endocrine gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Spatiotemporal Expression, Distribution, and Processing of POMC and POMC-derived Peptides in Murine Skin
POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
research Stress and the Hair Follicle
Stress can cause hair loss and skin issues by affecting hair growth cycles.
research Hair cortisol in drug-naïve first-episode individuals with psychosis
First-episode psychosis patients have higher hair cortisol levels, indicating early stress response issues.
research Proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and Psychodermatology
Psychological stress can worsen skin conditions like psoriasis and acne.
research Anorexia nervosa and reproduction: connecting brain to gonads
Anorexia nervosa can harm fertility and increase pregnancy risks.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Hair follicle is a target of stress hormone and autoimmune reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Prevention of Male Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Natural Polyphenolic Antioxidants
Natural antioxidants like flavonoids and resveratrol may help prevent low testosterone in aging men.
research Diagnosis, Pathogenesis and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Lifestyle changes and insulin-sensitizing drugs are effective for managing PCOS.
research Recent advances in neuropeptide-related omics and gene editing: Spotlight on NPY and somatostatin and their roles in growth and food intake of fish
New tools show that in fish, NPY increases feeding and somatostatin decreases it.
research Genetics and Pathophysiology of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.