research Desmopressin Stimulation Test as a Valuable Tool in Establishing Cushing Syndrome Etiology
The desmopressin stimulation test helped identify an adrenal cause for a patient's Cushing's syndrome.
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research The Treatment of Opioid Addiction Leading to Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Long-term treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid addiction may lead to secondary adrenal insufficiency.
research Coat Problems
The chapter explains causes of hair loss and excessive hair growth in animals.
research Cushing's Syndrome Reflected in the Skin
Skin symptoms like fragile skin and easy bruising can indicate Cushing's syndrome, which requires early diagnosis and treatment to prevent serious health issues.
research Biology of Human Hair Growth and Common Baldness
The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
research Neuroimmunoendocrine Circuitry of the Brain-Skin Connection
Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.
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 Stress-Induced Interaction of Skin Immune Cells, Hormones, and Neurotransmitters
Stress can worsen skin diseases by affecting immune cells, hormones, and neurotransmitters in the skin.
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 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 Neuroendocrine Perspectives in Alopecia Areata: Does Stress Play a Role?
Stress might contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Pathways to Inflammation: Acne Pathophysiology
Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.
research Hair Follicle as a Target of Stress Hormones and Autoimmune Reactions
Stress hormones and autoimmune reactions can cause hair loss.
research Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency and Its Effects Upon Reproductive Organs of Male Rabbits
Lack of essential fatty acids in diet causes reproductive issues and poor health in male rabbits.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research Divergent Neuroactive Steroid Responses to Stress and Ethanol in Rat and Mouse Strains: Relevance for Human Studies
Stress and alcohol affect brain chemicals differently in rats, mice, and humans, influenced by genetic differences.
research Effect of Finasteride, a 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor, on Serum Gonadotropins in Normal Men
Finasteride doesn't affect hormone levels in normal men.
research Ovarian Hormones and Adrenal Androgens During a Woman's Life Span
Women's ovarian hormones and adrenal androgens change throughout life, affecting hair loss and health.
research Consequences of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Abuse in Males: Sexual and Reproductive Perspective
Using anabolic-androgenic steroids can harm men's reproductive health and increase the risk of heart problems and death.
research Protective Effect of DA-9401 in Finasteride-Induced Apoptosis in Rat Testis: Inositol Requiring Kinase 1 and c-Jun N-Terminal Kinase Pathway
DA-9401 helps protect rat testis from finasteride damage.
research Insulin Resistance Is Increased in Alopecia Areata Patients
People with alopecia areata have higher insulin resistance.
research Exposure of Xenopus Laevis Tadpoles to Finasteride, an Inhibitor of 5-Alpha Reductase Activity, Impairs Spermatogenesis and Alters Hypophyseal Feedback Mechanisms
Finasteride exposure harms tadpole reproduction and hormone balance.
research Hair Glucocorticoid Levels in Parkinson’s Disease
People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.
research Targets to Treat Androgen Excess in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The conclusion is that while oral contraceptive pills are effective for PCOS-related high androgen levels, new treatments with fewer side effects are needed.
research Precocious Puberty: Incidence, Causes, and Treatment
Early puberty is more common in girls and African-American children, possibly due to nutrition, obesity, stress, and environmental factors, and is treated with hormone therapy.
research Psychosis as a Late Manifestation of Sheehan’s Syndrome
Sheehan's syndrome can sometimes cause psychosis.
research Endocrine Systems of the Skin: A 2019 Review
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
research Preponderance of Serum and Intra-Hepatic 5α-Dihydrotestosterone in Males with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Despite Low Circulating Androgen Levels
Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
research Local Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide: A Forgotten Etiology of Cushing’s Syndrome
Injecting steroids like Triamcinolone Acetonide for skin treatments can cause Cushing's Syndrome.
research Hair Cortisol in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have higher hair cortisol levels, which are linked to worse metabolic and inflammatory conditions.