April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare adrenal tumor in a woman only made DHEA-S, causing hair thinning, and was removed, fixing the hormone level.
February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” The patient with severe hirsutism improved after being diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and treated with corticosteroids.
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November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology” Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.
August 2025 in “The Nishinihon Journal of Dermatology” Prednisolone treatment improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a patient with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” Alopecia areata progression is linked to stress and hormone changes, suggesting new treatment targets.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Immunotherapy for cancer caused a patient to develop a condition affecting hormone production, requiring ongoing hormone replacement therapy.
August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Adult-onset hair loss in Chesapeake Bay retrievers may be linked to abnormal adrenal hormone production.
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June 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Karger Kompass” Skin symptoms like fragile skin and easy bruising can indicate Cushing's syndrome, which requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues.
June 2025 in “V F Snegirev Archives of Obstetrics and Gynecology” A six-year-old girl has early signs of puberty, needs no treatment, but requires regular check-ups for future health risks.
June 2023 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports” A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.
January 2023 in “World Journal of Clinical & Medical Images” Early diagnosis and prednisone treatment can improve outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
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November 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Large doses of glucocorticoids are not suitable for general use in treating severe alopecia areata due to inconsistent results and risks.
May 2011 in “Journal of pediatric nursing” A patient with congenital adrenal hyperplasia improved after adjusting her medication to prevent Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
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December 1978 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Hormonal imbalances in congenital adrenal hyperplasia cause acne.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A single steroid injection can cause serious side effects like Cushing Syndrome.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” Blocking CRF1 receptors improved male hormone levels and reduced testicular tumor size in men with a specific adrenal condition.
October 2024 in “Medicine” Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is rare, has a poor prognosis, and requires early diagnosis and ongoing treatment.
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July 2006 in “Clinics in dermatology” Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
April 2021 in “Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism” Giant pituitary macroadenomas causing Cushing disease are rare and may need extra treatment if surgery fails.
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August 1952 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” A 17-year-old female with adrenogenital syndrome produces very high levels of androgens, which prevent complete feminization despite high estrogen doses.
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December 2011 in “Steroids” The document suggests treating individuals with nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia who show symptoms, especially those related to excess male hormones.
May 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Using GnRHa agonists helps diagnose and treat ovarian hyperthecosis when surgery isn't possible.
July 2020 in “Endocrine practice” A 13-year-old boy with Cushing syndrome has high cortisol levels from a pituitary gland issue and underdeveloped sexual characteristics.
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August 1999 in “European journal of endocrinology” The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” People with atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases.
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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.
January 2024 in “Case Reports in Endocrinology” Cortisone tapering may help improve severe myasthenia gravis and alopecia areata after thymectomy.
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November 2015 in “Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports” A man with X-ALD improved after treatment, highlighting the need to consider X-ALD in similar patients and test their relatives.
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August 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome may be due to an autoimmune response.