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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 Case 18-2018: A 45-Year-Old Woman with Hypertension, Fatigue, and Altered Mental Status

3 citations, June 2018 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

A woman with Cushing's syndrome improved after surgery to remove a tumor causing the condition.

research An 11-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata and Nail Changes Showed No Clinical Response to Cortisone and Corticotropin Treatments from 1953 to 1954

2 citations, November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology”

Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.

research The Treatment of Alopecia Universalis with Methyl Prednisolone (Medrol)

1 citations, June 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology”

Methyl prednisolone helps most patients with alopecia universalis regrow hair.

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.

research Ganoderma Lucidum Extract Attenuates Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Induced Cellular Senescence in Human Hair Follicle Cells

April 2024 in “iScience”

Ganoderma lucidum extract may help treat stress-related hair loss.

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