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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.