research Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women
Hirsutism is more linked to high androgen levels than acne or hair loss, and a mix of hormonal tests is best for diagnosis; certain treatments can reduce symptoms.
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900-930 / 1000+ results research The Evaluation of the Role of Androgens in Hirsutism and the Use of a New Anti-androgen “Cyproterone Acetate” for Therapy
Cyproterone acetate combined with ethinyl estradiol significantly reduced hirsutism in women.
research “Who and how to screen for endogenous hypercortisolism among young women presenting with clinical hyperandrogenism and/or menstrual abnormalities ”
Screen young women with menstrual issues, acne, or excess hair for high cortisol to avoid misdiagnosis.
research Hematological ratios as an indicator of severity in alopecia areata: A retrospective nationwide study
Hematological ratios can effectively predict and manage alopecia areata severity.
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.
research Simultaneous LC-MS/MS quantification of glucocorticoids, melatonin and its metabolites in hair
The new method can measure sleep-related hormones in hair effectively and could help track long-term sleep patterns.
research Correlation of cortisol in 1-cm hair segment with salivary cortisol in human: hair cortisol as an endogenous biomarker
Hair cortisol levels can reflect salivary cortisol levels in humans.
research Comparison of efficacy of diode laser in patients of facial hirsutism with normal dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and dihydrotestosterone versus deranged dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate and dihydrotestosterone level—A longitudinal study
Diode laser treatment works better for facial hirsutism in patients with normal hormone levels.
research Is hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa detectable using hair samples?
Hair samples can't reliably detect hypercortisolism in anorexia nervosa patients.
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 SUN-439 Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Disruption from Unregulated Glucocorticoid Use: A Case Series
Unregulated glucocorticoid use can disrupt hormone balance and cause serious health issues.
research Early Psychosocial Exposures, Hair Cortisol Levels, and Disease Risk
research PSAT097 Patient Preference Research: Preferred Adjunctive Medication Attributes of Adult Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adults with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia value medication that prevents weight gain from glucocorticoids the most.
research Hair Cortisol Concentrations Are Associated with Hair Growth Rate
Hair cortisol levels can indicate stress over the past three months.
research Hair cortisol analysis: An update on methodological considerations and clinical applications
Hair cortisol analysis can help diagnose stress-related conditions but needs more refinement for widespread use.
research Roles of Type 10 17beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Intracrinology and Metabolism of Isoleucine and Fatty Acids
This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.
research Association of childhood dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate concentration, pubertal development, and DNA methylation at puberty-related genes
Higher childhood DHEAS levels are linked to advanced puberty and DNA changes.
research Hair Cortisol in Sheltered Cows and Its Association with Other Welfare Indicators
High hair cortisol levels indicate stress in cows due to poor shelter conditions and health issues.
research Feasibility of Measuring Hair Glucocorticoids as a Potential Biomarker for Chronic Stress in Older Adults With Intellectual Disabilities
Measuring hair glucocorticoids for stress is moderately feasible, especially in females and those with moderate intellectual disabilities.
research Treatment of Nonclassic 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency with Ashwagandha Root
Ashwagandha root improved symptoms of nonclassic 11-hydroxylase deficiency in an elderly woman.
research Pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in a shi tzu dog treated with twice-daily oral trilostane: a case report
A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
research Sequential high‐ and low‐dose systemic corticosteroid therapy for severe childhood alopecia areata
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.
research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells
Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and inhibits hair growth in human cells.
research Anti-Androgen Treatment of Hirsute Women: A Study on Stress Responses
The treatment reduced hair growth and testosterone in women with excess hair and had some effects on stress responses.
research Hair cortisol concentration and glycated hemoglobin in African American adults
research Study on dissolution mechanism of cortisol and cortisone from hair matrix with liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Cortisol and cortisone release from hair increases in steps over time during incubation.
research Do follicles matter? Testing the effect of follicles on hair cortisol levels
Hair follicles increase hair cortisol levels, so consistent hair collection methods are important.
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 Longitudinal association between saliva and hair cortisol concentration: A systematic comparison
Hair cortisol is a reliable marker of long-term cortisol levels and is linked to daytime saliva cortisol but not morning levels.