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GlossaryCorticosteroids

hormones reducing inflammation and immune response, often prescribed for autoimmune diseases

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are used in medicine to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. They are commonly prescribed for conditions like asthma, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases, and can be administered in various forms, including oral pills, topical creams, and injections.

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research Case of Alopecia Induced by Sorafenib, Possible Mechanism Similar to Alopecia Areata

4 citations , November 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Sorafenib may cause hair loss in a way similar to alopecia areata.

research Alopecia Areata Associated With Myasthenia Gravis And Thymoma: A Case Of Alopecia With Marked Improvement Following Thymectomy And High-Level Prednisolone Administration

21 citations , December 1997 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Thymectomy and high-dose prednisolone improved hair loss in a woman with alopecia areata.

research Plasma Protein Binding of Endogenous Glucocorticosteroids and Its Influence on Hair and Saliva Concentrations

January 2017 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)”

Plasma protein binding significantly affects glucocorticosteroid concentration in blood, saliva, and hair.

research Corrigendum

September 2011 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

Effective treatments for scalp psoriasis include glucocorticosteroids, Vitamin D3 analogs, and combination therapies like calcipotriol and betamethasone dipropionate.

research Alopecia Areata: How Not to Miss Satoyoshi Syndrome?

8 citations , October 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Patients with alopecia areata should be checked for muscle spasms, diarrhea, and ANA to avoid missing Satoyoshi syndrome.

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