research Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol
Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
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research Are hair cortisol levels dependent on hair growth rate? A pilot study in rhesus macaques
Monkey hair cortisol levels are not affected by how fast their hair grows.
research EFFECT OF "AMINOPTERIN" ON EPITHELIAL TISSUES
Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
research Pressure alopecia from orthodontic headgear
Wearing orthodontic headgear can cause reversible hair loss if detected early.
research Addisonian crisis in a young man with atypical anorexia nervosa
A young man with an eating disorder had a life-threatening adrenal crisis due to an autoimmune condition, highlighting the need for better education on managing hormone treatments.
research Measurement of steroid hormones by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with small amounts of hair
A new method accurately measures steroid hormones in a few hair strands and could help study chronic stress and hair loss.
research Alopecia Areata of Eyebrows— Corticosteroids
Corticosteroid injections helped eyebrow hair regrow in men with alopecia areata.
research Update: The Pathogenesis and Treatment of PCOS
New treatments for PCOS focus on managing symptoms and improving fertility.
research The Scientific Legacy of Stephen Rothman
Stephen Rothman made important discoveries in dermatology, including the use of PABA in sunscreens, but never profited from his work.
research NEW YORK DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The document discusses various challenging skin conditions and their treatments.
research Measurement of Steroid Hormones in Hair: an Analysis of Hormone Dynamics in Hair Follicles
The method accurately measures steroid hormones in hair to study hormone dynamics related to hair loss.
research MECHANISM OF PROTEINURIA
Cortisone may help hair regrow by altering the local environment, with regrowth starting 3-4 weeks after treatment, but its use is not widely recommended.
research Ectoin attenuates cortisone‐induced skin issues by suppression GR signaling and the UVB ‐induced overexpression of 11β‐HSD1
Ectoin helps prevent cortisone-induced skin problems and supports skin health.
research Complications of Cushing's syndrome: state of the art
Cushing's syndrome can cause serious health problems, and early treatment is crucial, but some issues may remain after treatment.
research Folliculitis decalvans
Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
research Adrenal Disorders and the Paediatric Brain: Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Implications
Adrenal disorders can cause lasting brain and behavior issues in children.
research An Investigation of Hair Cortisol Concentration across Body Sites and within Hair shaft
Forearm hair has more cortisol than lower leg hair.
research Urinary steroids in women with androgenic alopecia
Women with hair loss had higher levels of certain hormones, suggesting a link to a condition like PCOS.
research Staphylococcus lugdunensis and Trichophyton tonsurans Infection in Synthetic Hair Implants.
A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.
research Endocrinologia e Medicina Estética Ed. X
A comprehensive, personalized approach is needed for treating female pattern hair loss and obesity, involving multiple medical disciplines and lifestyle changes.
research Determining Cortisol in Animal Hair as a Marker of Chronic Stress
Hair cortisol can indicate animal stress but varies with many factors.
research Refractory Myasthenia Gravis and Concurrent Alopecia Areata Postthymectomy With Improvements After Cortisone Taper: A Case Report
Cortisone tapering may help improve severe myasthenia gravis and alopecia areata after thymectomy.
research Long-term physiological trends and their drivers: linking hair hormone concentrations with telemetry data in GPS-collared Serengeti wildebeest
Wildebeest stress and hormone levels are influenced by food availability, human presence, and reproductive cycles.
research Hormone therapy for transgender patients
Hormone therapy is essential for transgender individuals but requires careful management due to possible metabolic effects.
research Results of clinical examinations, laboratory tests, and ultrasonography in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism treated with trilostane
Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.
research Quantifying long-term stress in brown bears with the hair cortisol concentration: a biomarker that may be confounded by rapid changes in response to capture and handling
Hair cortisol levels in brown bears can be affected by both long-term and short-term stress.
research Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence
Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
research Mechanisms of Disease: selective inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a novel treatment for the metabolic syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.