5 citations,
October 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Stress hormone corticosterone suppresses hair growth by affecting stem cell activity and Gas6 protein expression.
5 citations,
December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
5 citations,
March 2011 in “Journal of pediatric health care” The girl with autoimmune hair loss might regrow hair within a year, and treatments can help but not prevent recurrence; dermatologist referral and corticosteroids are recommended.
5 citations,
September 1991 in “Veterinary dermatology” Pygmy goats with seborrhoeic dermatitis showed skin symptoms and temporary improvement with corticosteroids, but the cause and inheritance of the disease remain unknown.
4 citations,
February 2019 in “American Journal of Human Biology” Collecting hair from all scalp sections works as well as the standard method for cortisol analysis.
4 citations,
August 1971 in “Pediatric clinics of North America/The Pediatric clinics of North America” Childhood hair and scalp disorders can be managed with treatments like cortisone and corticosteroids.
2 citations,
October 1999 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Melatonin and cortisol affect mink winter hair growth, but β-endorphin levels do not.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” A patient experienced permanent hair loss due to an allergic reaction to a corticosteroid injection.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Best treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors and intralesional corticosteroids.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” Herbal lotions are effective for severe hair loss, with a 64.8% success rate, but relapse is common and long-term management requires allergen control and possible corticosteroid use.
2 citations,
January 2009 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Scalp psoriasis treatments like strong corticosteroids and vitamin D3 analogues are effective, especially when combined.
2 citations,
November 1955 in “Archives of dermatology” Cortisone and ACTH didn't help her hair or nails, but her hair grew back on its own.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Corticosteroids are the most common treatment for alopecia areata, but many patients need better options.
1 citations,
January 2007 in “AIP conference proceedings” High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
July 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” Corticosteroid injections for hair loss may cause eye problems, so caution is needed.
July 2024 in “Occupational Medicine” Higher cortisol levels are linked to poor coping, while higher DHEA levels are linked to job confidence.
November 2023 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Pig hair cortisol levels are inheritable and linked to stress responses, which could help select for more resilient pigs.
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fractional lasers effectively treat alopecia areata, especially when combined with minoxidil or cortisol.
January 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress causes hair loss by making the body produce cortisol, which stops hair cells from growing.
May 2021 in “Medicina internă” High-dose corticosteroid treatment helped improve symptoms in a patient with Adult Onset Still Disease.
February 2020 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” The patient with severe hirsutism improved after being diagnosed with non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia and treated with corticosteroids.
December 2018 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Early diagnosis and strong corticosteroids are crucial for managing lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia.
Antifungal treatment reduced asthma exacerbations and corticosteroid use but its overall benefit is unclear.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
August 2017 in “Journal of biotechnology” Topical corticosteroids are the best initial treatment for children with Alopecia Areata.
October 2012 in “Semina. Ciências Agrárias” A Shi Tzu dog with high cortisol levels improved after increasing the dose of trilostane.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and has no cure, but treatments like corticosteroids and minoxidil can help.
December 2004 in “Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease” Pityriasis amiantacea is linked to Staphylococcus aureus infection and can be effectively treated with antibiotics, corticosteroids, and coal tar.