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GlossaryCushing's syndrome (PDH)

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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research The Influence of pdHGF on Wound Healing

January 2012 in “RWTH Publications (RWTH Aachen)”

pdHGF speeds up wound healing and hair growth.

Results of Clinical Examinations, Laboratory Tests, and Ultrasonography in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Treated with Trilostane

research Results of Clinical Examinations, Laboratory Tests, and Ultrasonography in Dogs with Pituitary-Dependent Hyperadrenocorticism Treated with Trilostane

116 citations , April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research”

Trilostane effectively and safely treats dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism, improving symptoms and adrenal gland size.

research Diabetes Mellitus Remission in a Cat with Hyperadrenocorticism After Cabergoline Treatment

2 citations , July 2021 in “Journal of feline medicine and surgery open reports”

A diabetic cat with another gland issue got better after treatment with cabergoline, no longer needing insulin.

research Induction of Autophagy Improves Skin and Hair Conditions in Dogs with Underlying Diseases

1 citations , January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science”

Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.

research Clinical and Imagistic Aspects in Dog’s Hyperadrenocorticism Determined by Pituitary and Adrenal Nodules with Secretory Function

November 2015 in “Bulletin of University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca Veterinary Medicine”

Most dogs with Cushing's syndrome have pituitary tumors causing varied symptoms, complicating diagnosis.

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