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    Glossary Corticosteroids

    hormones reducing inflammation and immune response, often prescribed for autoimmune diseases

    Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are used in medicine to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. They are commonly prescribed for conditions like asthma, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases, and can be administered in various forms, including oral pills, topical creams, and injections.

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    1. Corticosteroids for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy Cochrane library · 2016 · 379 citations
    2. PULSED ADMINISTRATION OF CORTICOSTEROIDS IN THE TREATMENT OF ALOPECIA AREATA International Journal of Dermatology · 1996 · 117 citations
    3. Low disease activity—irrespective of serologic status at baseline—associated with reduction of corticosteroid dose and number of flares in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus treated with belimumab: A real-life observational study Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism · 2018 · 70 citations
    4. Biomarkers of alopecia areata disease activity and response to corticosteroid treatment Experimental dermatology · 2015 · 65 citations
    5. Treatment of widespread alopecia areata in young patients with monthly oral corticosteroid pulse. Pediatric Dermatology · 1998 · 48 citations
    6. Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series Dermatology · 2012 · 39 citations
    7. Dorsal Skin Reactions of Hairless Dogs to Topical Treatment with Corticosteroids Toxicologic pathology · 1999 · 36 citations
    8. Cutaneous Corticosteroid Injection and Amaurosis Archives of Dermatology · 1974 · 34 citations
    9. Rapid nongenomic modulation by neurosteroids of dendritic spines in the hippocampus: Androgen, oestrogen and corticosteroid Journal of neuroendocrinology · 2017 · 33 citations
    10. Successful treatment of corticosteroid-resistant ophiasis-type alopecia areata (AA) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) JAAD case reports · 2015 · 30 citations
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    1. Relax to grow more hair. Study title: Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence Reddit · 31 Mar 2021
    2. The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence Reddit · 30 Oct 2021
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    5. How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum? Reddit · 2 Dec 2024
    6. To stop or not to stop minoxidil? Reddit · 3 Aug 2023
    7. Diffuse hair shedding + recurrent scalp burning/inflammation — looking for similar experiences Reddit · 23 Aug 2026
    8. Only 1.5 months into treatment - is this normal or too fast? Reddit · 8 Jan 2026
    9. My 15+ Year Hair Loss Journey: DUPA, Recurrent Alopecia Areata, & different dosages of Min / Fin topicals - Advice needed on next steps. Reddit · 6 Sept 2026
    10. Got a hair transplant a few days ago and my forehead is so swollen Reddit · 24 Jan 2025
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    1. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
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