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GlossaryCushing's syndrome

condition caused by excessive cortisol, leading to weight gain and skin changes

Cushing's syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a condition characterized by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. This can result from taking corticosteroid medications or from the body producing too much cortisol due to tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands. Symptoms include weight gain, particularly around the abdomen and face, thinning skin, easy bruising, and in some cases, hair loss or excessive hair growth.

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A woman with ectopic Cushing's syndrome and COVID-19 passed away despite treatment.

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community 1.5 years on fin/min progress pics, thoughts would be great!

in Progress Pictures 69 upvotes 3 years ago

A 42-year-old male shared his 1.5-year hair regrowth progress using 1.25mg finasteride daily and regular doses of minoxidil twice a day, and recently started using the Derminator 2. He also mentioned his battle with cancer and Cushing's syndrome, which affected his weight and hair.

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in Update 591 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's hair loss treatment regimen, which includes minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling; some participants questioned the results due to previous posts about hair transplants, but others agreed that quick results are possible with certain treatments.

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in Progress Pictures 994 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their significant hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and minoxidil chews, while transitioning to generic versions. They also mentioned using batana oil and microneedling, with no side effects reported.

community [25, F] [RANT] Shedding since March 2020. This just isn’t fair.

in Female 42 upvotes 3 years ago

User "missbloombastic" has been experiencing hair loss since 2016 and tried min, fin, multivitamins, and spiro with mixed results. Another user shares their struggle with hair loss and its impact on self-esteem, while a third user suggests checking blood tests and confirming the cause of hair loss.

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in Product 52 upvotes 11 months ago

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