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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30 / 1000+ results 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
research Co-Secretion of Testosterone and Cortisol by a Functional Adrenocortical Oncocytoma
A woman's rare adrenal tumor caused high testosterone and cortisol levels, which normalized after the tumor was removed.
research Within-Person Changes of Cortisol, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Testosterone, Estradiol, and Progesterone in Hair Across Pregnancy, with Comparison to a Non-Pregnant Reference Group
Hormone levels in hair change during pregnancy, with progesterone increasing significantly compared to non-pregnant women.
research Not the Root of the Problem: Hair Cortisol and Cortisone Do Not Mediate the Effect of Child Maltreatment on Body Mass Index
Child abuse is linked to higher BMI, but not because of hair cortisol or cortisone levels.
research Hair Sampling for Cortisol Analysis with Mother-Toddler Dyads Living in Low-Income Homes
Collecting hair for cortisol analysis is possible in low-income mother-toddler pairs.
research Qiviut Cortisol Reflects Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Activity in Muskoxen (Ovibos Moschatus)
Muskoxen's qiviut cortisol levels indicate their stress hormone activity over the hair growth period.
research Testosterone- and Cortisol-Secreting Adrenocortical Oncocytoma: An Unusual Cause of Hirsutism
A woman's excessive hair growth was caused by a rare benign tumor in her adrenal gland, which was successfully removed.
research Transient Treatment of Pregnant Merino Ewes with Modulators of Cortisol Biosynthesis Coinciding with Primary Wool Follicle Initiation Alters Lifetime Wool Growth
Altering maternal cortisol during pregnancy can improve wool growth in Merino sheep.
research Cortisol Levels in Blood and Hair of Unanesthetized Grizzly Bears (Ursus Arctos) Following Intravenous Cosyntropin Injection
Injecting cosyntropin into grizzly bears increases blood cortisol but doesn't change hair cortisol levels.
research The Tale of Stress: An Exploratory Analysis of Cortisol Levels in the Tail Hair of Captive Asian Elephants
Elephant tail-hair can show past stress levels, matching times when stressful events happened.
research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol
Hair sample weight is a better measure for cortisol levels in hair than hair protein concentration.
research Exploring Reference Values for Hair Cortisol: Hair Weight Versus Hair Protein
Lower tacrolimus levels (4-7 ng/mL) after liver transplant may be safe and improve graft and kidney function.
research Correlation Between High Hair Cortisol Level and Intracranial Aneurysm Rupture
High levels of cortisol in hair are linked to a greater risk of brain aneurysm rupture.
research Longitudinal Association Between Saliva and Hair Cortisol Concentration: A Systematic Comparison
Hair cortisol is a reliable marker of long-term cortisol levels and is linked to daytime saliva cortisol but not morning levels.
research Trends in Hair Cortisol from Preconception to the Postpartum Period
Hair cortisol levels peak in the third trimester and decline postpartum.
research Aldosterone- and Cortisol-Cosecreting Adrenal Adenoma, Ovarian Hyperthecosis, and Breast Cancer
The conclusion is that thorough investigation of hypertension and hormonal dysfunctions is important, and there may be a link between these conditions and cancer.
research HPA Axis Variation and ACEs: Childhood Sexual Trauma Is Associated With Lower Hair Cortisol in Adulthood
Childhood sexual trauma, especially between ages 5-7, is linked to lower cortisol levels in adult hair, suggesting long-term stress response changes.
research Monitoring of Cortisone and Cortisol Levels in Hair During Pregnancy
Cortisone and cortisol levels in pregnant women’s hair increase as labor approaches, indicating higher stress.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Are Hair Cortisol Levels Dependent on Hair Growth Rate? A Pilot Study in Rhesus Macaques
Monkey hair cortisol levels are not affected by how fast their hair grows.
research Effects of Pair Housing on Behavior, Cortisol, and Clinical Outcomes During Quarantine-Like Procedures for Rhesus Macaques
Pair housing reduces stress behaviors and health issues in quarantined rhesus macaques.
research Effect of Testosterone, Dihydrotestosterone, Estradiol, and Cortisol on the Quality of Fresh and Cryopreserved Stallion Sperm
Higher testosterone harms sperm motility, while higher estradiol improves sperm survival.
research Can Extra-Adrenal Cortisol Secretion Occur in an Adrenalectomized Patient?
A patient produced cortisol after adrenalectomy, possibly due to residual tissue or other body parts making steroids.