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210-240 / 1000+ resultsresearch SP0011 Long-Term Glucocorticoid Use and The Skin
Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Early diagnosis and treatment of congenital adrenal hyperplasia are crucial to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
research A novel actor in skin biology: the mineralocorticoid receptor
Blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor can help treat skin thinning caused by steroids.
research Assessment of Thyroid Dysfunction and Cortisol Levels in Patients with Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata patients may have higher T3 and cortisol levels, suggesting a hormonal link.
research METYRAPONE AS A BRIDGING THERAPY IN FLORID CUSHING’S DISEASE PATIENT PRIOR TO PITUITARY ADENOMECTOMY
Metyrapone effectively stabilizes severe Cushing's disease symptoms before surgery.
research [Successful treatment of "steroid-immunosuppressant resistant" polymyositis with immunoadsorption].
Immunoadsorption successfully treated a man's resistant polymyositis.
research ODP021 A Feminizing Adrenocortical Carcinoma Presenting with Marie-Antoinette Syndrome
A man's rare adrenal tumor caused feminization and white hair, was removed surgically, and improved after treatment.
research Aldosterone- and cortisol-cosecreting adrenal adenoma, ovarian hyperthecosis and breast cancer
The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.
research Cedrol mitigates hepatic lipid accumulation and adipocyte hypertrophy induced by corticosteroids through the inhibition of glucocorticoid receptor activity
Cedrol may help reduce liver fat and fat cell growth caused by corticosteroids.
research Effects of androgen overproduction on skin target organs in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
research Cardiovascular Toxicities of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
ADT for prostate cancer may harm the heart, but GnRH antagonists might be safer.
research Sequential Morphologic and Clinicopathologic Alterations in Dogs with Experimentally Induced Glucocorticoid Hepatopathy
Glucocorticoid use in dogs quickly causes liver changes and Cushing's syndrome symptoms.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Adherence to topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% in different vehicles in adults with atopic dermatitis
Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.
research Alopecia areata in a renal transplant recipient on cyclosporin
A kidney transplant patient on cyclosporin experienced unexpected severe hair loss, which improved with treatment adjustments.
research Local Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide: A Forgotten Aetiology of Cushing’s Syndrome
Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
research Involvement of neurosteroids in the control of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activity in pregnant sheep under basal and stressful conditions
Neurosteroids play a key role in controlling the brain-adrenal gland activity in pregnant sheep, both in normal and stressful situations.
research Adrenal Mass in a 70-Year-Old Woman
A 70-year-old woman with a malignant adrenal tumor improved after surgery and radiotherapy.
research Actualización terapéutica en corticoesteroides tópicos: clasificación, usos clínicos y efectos colaterales
Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.
research Effects of glucocorticoid on human dermal papilla cells in vitro
Dexamethasone may cause hair loss by stopping cell growth.
research A rare case of Cushing syndrome with virilization
A 10-year-old girl's symptoms improved after surgery to remove a benign adrenal tumor.
research Novel Synthetic Steroid Derivatives: Target Prediction and Biological Evaluation of Antiandrogenic Activity
New steroid compounds may help with hormonal therapy and have potential benefits for glucose disorders, but more research is needed.
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonism Improves Glucose Metabolism in a Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.
research Does Cyclosporin A Influence Sex Hormone Level?
Cyclosporin A does not change sex hormone levels.
research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells
Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and stops hair cell growth.
research Laparoscopic adrenalectomy – a cure for male pattern baldness
Removing a hormone-producing adrenal tumor can stop hair loss in women with high testosterone levels.
research Changes in Populations of HLA- DR+CD3+ Cells and CD57–CD16+ Cells in Alopecia areata after Corticosteroid Therapy
Corticosteroid therapy reduces specific immune cells and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata patients.
research An Update of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy for Alopecia Areata in Children: A Retrospective Study
Careful patient selection is key for effective pulse corticosteroid treatment in children with alopecia areata.