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.
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research Serum C-19 steroid sulphates in females with clinical hyperandrogenism
Women with hyperandrogenism have higher androgen levels and lower SHBG, which may contribute to conditions like excessive hair growth and early puberty.
research Recent advances in the molecular mechanisms causing primary generalized glucocorticoid resistance
Mutations in the NR3C1 gene cause a rare condition that affects hormone signaling and can lead to various symptoms, with dexamethasone as a treatment option.
research Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms and daily social behavior predict hair cortisol concentration
Higher anxiety symptoms and social behavior affect stress levels in hair.
research Children’s hair cortisol as a biomarker of stress at school: a follow-up study
Children with lower inhibitory control experience more stress when starting third grade.
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 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 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 Gene expression of type 2 17β hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in scalp hairs of hirsute women
Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
research Androgen metabolism in hirsute patients treated with cyproterone acetate
Cyproterone acetate effectively reduced hair growth in hirsute patients by lowering androgen levels and altering androgen metabolism.
research Systemic Steroids for Treatment of Alopecia Areata
Systemic steroids can effectively treat alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
research Hair Loss and Polyposis in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome
Prednisone treatment helped a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome recover from hair loss and digestive issues.
research SAT340 Matters Of The HAART - Ritonavir Induced CYP3A4 Inhibition of Intranasal Fluticasone Leading To Cushing’s Syndrome
HIV medication ritonavir can increase the effects of nasal sprays like fluticasone, causing Cushing's syndrome.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia-Current Insights in Pathophysiology, Diagnostics, and Management.
Advancements in understanding, diagnosing, and managing congenital adrenal hyperplasia have improved treatment and long-term outcomes.
research 11α-Hydroxyprogesterone, a potent 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibitor, is metabolised by steroid-5α-reductase and cytochrome P450 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase to produce C11α-derivatives of 21-deoxycortisol and 11-hydroxyandrostenedione in vitro
11α-Hydroxyprogesterone is changed into different substances by certain enzymes and may play a role in prostate cancer.
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 804 Human hair follicles operate core elements of a functional peripheral equivalent of the central hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
research Hair as a retrospective calendar of cortisol production – increased cortisol incorporation into hair in the third trimester of pregnancy
Hair can show increased cortisol levels during late pregnancy.
research 5α-Reductase Type 2 Regulates Glucocorticoid Action and Metabolic Phenotype in Human Hepatocytes
Manipulating 5α-reductase type 2 can affect liver fat production and glucocorticoid effects.
research Alopecia Totalis
A woman regrew her hair significantly using a corticosteroid cream with a plastic cover.
research Applications of steroid drugs entrapped in cyclodextrins
Cyclodextrins improve how steroid drugs work and are used in marketed medications and environmental applications.
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 Hair Cortisol Is a Potential Indicator of Adrenal Insufficiency in Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease
Hair cortisol may help identify adrenal insufficiency in sickle cell disease patients.
research Treatment of Alopecia Totalis
Higher doses of prednisone and triamcinolone acetonide successfully treated 8 out of 10 alopecia totalis patients.
research Beyond Perceived Stress: Hair Cortisol is linked with Cognition and Fatigue in Black and White Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Higher cortisol levels and stress are linked to worse cognition and more fatigue in MS patients.
research An evaluation of distal hair cortisol concentrations collected at delivery
Distal hair cortisol is not a reliable measure of early pregnancy cortisol levels.
research Severe Hirsutism in Non Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Case Report and Literature Review
The patient with severe hirsutism improved after being diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and treated with corticosteroids.
research A Phase 1 Study to Investigate the Effects of Cortexolone 17α‐Propionate, Also Known as Clascoterone, on the QT Interval Using the Meal Effect to Demonstrate ECG Assay Sensitivity
Clascoterone is safe for the heart, even at high doses.
research Genetics and Pathophysiology of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
The document concludes that patient outcomes for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia are often not ideal because of poor management and a need for better diagnosis and treatment methods.
research Das Cushing-Syndrom im Spiegel der Haut
Skin symptoms like fragile skin and easy bruising can indicate Cushing's syndrome, which requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues.