19 citations
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September 2010 in “The American journal of pathology” High glucocorticoids cause pancreatic malfunction and malabsorption, reversible with enzyme supplements.
January 2022 in “Figshare” Dexamethasone increases androgen receptor activity in scalp cells, which might explain stress-related hair loss.
May 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Objective assessment is needed to accurately determine medication use and adherence.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Serum steroid profiling, especially 11-deoxycortisol, helps distinguish between adrenocortical carcinoma and adenoma, considering sex and functional status.
1 citations
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April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Topical glucocorticoids thin the skin and change collagen structure.
9 citations
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April 2016 in “Clinical Endocrinology” Scalp hair 17-OHP and androstenedione levels can help monitor treatment in CAH patients.
January 1981 in “The Journal of Toxicological Sciences” Hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 21-propionate ointment caused reversible side effects like skin issues, weight gain, and organ changes in dogs.
April 2026 in “Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair cortisol levels may be linked to stress, but results are inconsistent.
High-stress mothers had lower hair cortisol than low-stress mothers, and daughters' cortisol was linked to their stress response.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “The Veterinary Journal” Glucocorticoids affect dogs' skin reactions to histamine, which vary by time of day.
June 2025 in “Journal of Kufa for Chemical Sciences” Higher adrenaline and prolactin levels may indicate stress-related alopecia areata in adults.
18 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” High and low doses of prednisolone helped 62% of children with severe alopecia regrow hair with some weight gain and mild acne as side effects.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
November 2024 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
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11 citations
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May 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Megestrol acetate helps fat-derived stem cells grow, move, and turn into fat cells through a specific receptor.
6 citations
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August 1975 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Cortisol and corticosterone thin mouse skin and regress hair follicles, while testosterone promotes skin and hair development.
16 citations
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March 2013 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Cortisol and cortisone release from hair increases in steps over time during incubation.
April 2011 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair cortisol is a reliable long-term stress marker during pregnancy.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Stress hormone corticosterone suppresses hair growth by affecting stem cell activity and Gas6 protein expression.
5 citations
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June 2010 in “Universitas Psychologica” Progesterone helps protect against stress-related memory and behavior issues in rats.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Rehabilitation Medicine” Higher cortisol and cortisone levels in hair may predict mood disorders after a stroke.
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August 1981 in “American Journal of Veterinary Research” Glucocorticoid use in dogs quickly causes liver changes and Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
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December 1962 in “European journal of endocrinology” Alloxan diabetes, methylthiouracil, cortisone, and adrenaline affect how white mice hair follicles use glucose and cystine and their cell division.
7 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
10 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of neuroendocrinology” Testosterone affects stress hormone levels differently in adolescent and adult male rats.
1 citations
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December 2021 in “American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology” Hair cortisol levels peak in the third trimester and decline postpartum.