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GlossaryCorticosteroid Therapy

use of steroid medications to reduce inflammation and immune response

Corticosteroid therapy, also known as steroid treatment, involves the use of corticosteroid medications to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. These medications can be administered in various forms, such as oral tablets, topical creams, or injections, and are commonly used to treat conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain types of alopecia, such as alopecia areata.

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research Primary Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance And Hypersensitivity

48 citations, January 2011 in “Hormone Research in Paediatrics”

The conclusion is that genetic changes in the glucocorticoid receptor can lead to conditions affecting stress response, immunity, and metabolism, requiring personalized treatment.

research Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance

January 2008 in “US endocrinology”

Mutations in the glucocorticoid receptor gene cause reduced sensitivity to glucocorticoids and may lead to poor response to treatment.

research Long-Term Glucocorticoid Use and The Skin

June 2016 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases”

Long-term glucocorticoid use can cause skin problems like easy bruising and poor wound healing, especially at higher doses.

research Approaching Fertility in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Exploring P30L Mutation-Induced 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency

June 2023 in “Medicine and Pharmacy Reports”

A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.

research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

49 citations, January 2010 in “International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology”

The document concludes that Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia requires personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and fertility, with glucocorticoids being a common therapy.

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