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GlossaryAdrenocorticotropic Hormone (Corticotropin)

hormone stimulating adrenal glands to release cortisol

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), also known as corticotropin, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a crucial stress hormone. This hormone plays a key role in regulating metabolism, immune response, and stress, and its imbalance can lead to conditions such as Cushing's disease or Addison's disease.

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research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and the Skin

137 citations, January 2006 in “Frontiers in bioscience”

CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.

An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess

research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess

27 citations, December 2013 in “Endocrinology”

Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.

research Rapid Intravenous Administration of Corticotropin as a Test of Adrenocortical Insufficiency

17 citations, August 1967 in “JAMA”

The rapid corticotropin test is a quick and simple way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency.

New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles

research New Effects of Caffeine on Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH)-Induced Stress Along the Intrafollicular Classical Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis (CRH-R1/2, IP3-R, ACTH, MC-R2) and the Neurogenic Non-HPA Axis (Substance P, p75NTR and TrkA) in Ex Vivo Human Male Androgenetic Scalp Hair Follicles

12 citations, April 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Caffeine may help reduce stress-induced hair loss.

research A Possible Solution for Hair Loss by Inhibiting Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Receptor from Traditional Chinese Medicine

4 citations, September 2013 in “Journal of biomolecular structure and dynamics/Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics”

Caribine from traditional Chinese medicine may help treat hair loss.

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community How does hair loss and recovery work?

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Hair loss varies due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and other factors. Treatments discussed include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling.