research Hair as a Retrospective Calendar of Cortisol Production—Increased Cortisol Incorporation into Hair in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
Hair cortisol levels can show increased stress during late pregnancy but only for up to six months.
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research Corticosteroids for the Treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Corticosteroids, especially prednisone, improve short-term muscle strength in Duchenne muscular dystrophy but have manageable side effects.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone and the Skin
CRH in the skin acts like the body's stress response system, affecting cell behavior and immune activity.
research Maternal Influence on Child HPA Axis: A Prospective Study of Cortisol Levels in Hair
Maternal stress during pregnancy affects a child's stress levels.
research MIM and Cortactin Antagonism Regulates Ciliogenesis and Hedgehog Signaling
MIM is crucial for hair follicle formation and regeneration by controlling cilia formation and hedgehog signaling through its interaction with Cortactin and Src.
research Pulsed Administration of Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata
A 300 mg monthly pulse of prednisolone effectively and safely treats widespread alopecia areata.
research Steroid Biomarkers and Genetic Studies Reveal Inactivating Mutations in Hexose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase in Patients with Cortisone Reductase Deficiency
Certain mutations in the H6PD gene cause Cortisone Reductase Deficiency by affecting hormone production.
research Correlation of Cortisol in 1-Cm Hair Segment with Salivary Cortisol in Humans: Hair Cortisol as an Endogenous Biomarker
Hair cortisol levels can reflect salivary cortisol levels in humans.
research Corticosterone Inhibits GAS6 to Govern Hair Follicle Stem-Cell Quiescence
Stress hormone corticosterone blocks a growth factor to slow down hair stem cell activity and hair growth.
research Low Disease Activity—Irrespective of Serologic Status at Baseline—Associated with Reduction of Corticosteroid Dose and Number of Flares in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treated with Belimumab: A Real-Life Observational Study
Belimumab reduces disease activity, steroid use, and flares in lupus patients.
research Targeting the Pre-Receptor Metabolism of Cortisol as a Novel Therapy in Obesity and Diabetes
Blocking a specific enzyme might help treat obesity and diabetes, but more research is needed to ensure it's safe.
research Biomarkers of Alopecia Areata Disease Activity and Response to Corticosteroid Treatment
Corticosteroid treatment reduces inflammation and alters hair keratins in alopecia areata.
research Cortical Cell Types and Intermediate Filament Arrangements Correlate with Fiber Curvature in Japanese Human Hair
Hair curvature in Japanese people is linked to specific cell types and filament arrangements in the hair cortex.
research Hair Cortisol Concentrations in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review
People with depression often have higher hair cortisol levels, while those with PTSD tend to have lower levels, but more research is needed to understand this fully.
research Treatment of Widespread Alopecia Areata in Young Patients with Monthly Oral Corticosteroid Pulse
Monthly oral corticosteroid pulses effectively treat widespread alopecia areata in young patients.
research Sources of Variation in Hair Cortisol in Wild and Captive Non-Human Primates
Hair cortisol levels in primates are useful for stress assessment but vary by age, sex, species, and hair collection methods.
research Interest of High-Dose Pulse Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata: A Retrospective Case Series
Combining high-dose corticosteroids with methotrexate may be effective and safe for severe alopecia areata.
research Dorsal Skin Reactions of Hairless Dogs to Topical Treatment with Corticosteroids
Stronger corticosteroids cause more skin damage in hairless dogs, similar to effects in humans.
research Cutaneous Corticosteroid Injection and Amaurosis
Smaller, diluted corticosteroid injections reduce the risk of vision loss.
research Rapid Nongenomic Modulation by Neurosteroids of Dendritic Spines in the Hippocampus: Androgen, Estrogen, and Corticosteroid
Sex and stress steroids quickly change brain cell structures in the hippocampus.
research Hair Corticosterone Measurement in Mouse Models of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
New hair growth corticosterone levels are higher in diabetic mice, indicating long-term stress.
research Successful Treatment of Corticosteroid-Resistant Ophiasis-Type Alopecia Areata with Platelet-Rich Plasma
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
research Efficacy and Safety of Methotrexate Combined with Low- to Moderate-Dose Corticosteroids for Severe Alopecia Areata
Methotrexate with corticosteroids can effectively treat severe alopecia areata but often requires long-term maintenance.
research Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Alopecia Totalis
Corticosteroids may effectively regrow hair in Alopecia Totalis with manageable side effects.
research An N-Ethyl-N-Nitrosourea Induced Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Promoter Mutation Provides a Mouse Model for Endogenous Glucocorticoid Excess
Researchers created a mouse model for Cushing's syndrome to study glucocorticoid excess and potential treatments.
research Combination Therapy With Oral PUVA and Corticosteroid for Recalcitrant Alopecia Areata
The combination of oral PUVA and corticosteroids helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata.
research A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study on the Effects of Pioglitazone on Cortisol Metabolism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pioglitazone improved insulin sensitivity and altered cortisol metabolism in PCOS patients.
research Best Dilution of the Best Corticosteroid for Intralesional Injection in the Treatment of Localized Alopecia Areata in Adults
BD 1/4 dilution is the best for treating localized alopecia areata in adults.
research Is It Getting in the Hair? Cortisol Concentrations in Native, Regrown, and Segmented Hairs of Cattle and Pigs After Repeated ACTH Administrations
Hair cortisol is a reliable stress indicator in cattle but may not be valid for pigs.