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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 Update on the Dermatologic Use of Systemic Glucocorticosteroids

40 citations , July 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Systemic glucocorticosteroids are a primary treatment for various skin conditions but require careful management due to potential side effects and relapses.

research Optical Coherent Tomography for In Vivo Determination of Changes in Hair Cross Section and Diameter During Treatment with Glucocorticosteroids: A Simple Method to Screen for Doping Substances?

23 citations , January 2008 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

Optical coherent tomography can effectively detect steroid use by analyzing hair changes.

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 Choice of Treatment for Severe Forms of Alopecia Areata: Case Reports

April 2025 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii”

JAK inhibitors like tofacitinib are effective and safer for severe alopecia areata than glucocorticosteroids.

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