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  2. Cushing's syndrome (veterinary) - Wikipedia

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    Glucocorticoids lower the serum concentration of thyroxine and triiodothyronine. 40-50% of dogs with Cushing's have lowered levels of these thyroid hormones. The cause of this is not known. When a dog has lowered serum levels of thyroid hormones and endocrine alopecia it is harder to differentiate between hypothyroidism and Cushing's.

  3. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency

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    Can cause androgen effects and infertility in adolescent and adult women. Cortisol is mildly reduced depending on genotype, [104] but aldosterone is not. Patients who are genetically found to have nonclassical CAH but are asymptomatic No symptoms of androgen excess, levels of androgens are within the normal range.

  4. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs - Wikipedia

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    The sodium/potassium ratio often is <27 (normal is between 27:1 and 40:1) and maybe <20 in animals with primary adrenal insufficiency. [7] However, not all dogs have an abnormal electrolyte ratio during an Addisonian episode. [9] ECG - The severity of the ECG abnormalities correlates with the severity of the hyperkalemia. Therefore, the ECG can ...

  5. Hyperandrogenism - Wikipedia

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    A woman with hirsutism from increased androgen exposure. Hyperandrogenism affects 5–10% of women of reproductive age. [11] Hyperandrogenism can affect both men and women but is more noticeable in women since elevated levels of androgens in women may facilitate virilization.

  6. What is 'cortisol face'? Why TikTok is obsessed with a puffy ...

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    TikTokers have been blaming this spike in cortisol levels on a number of factors, including excessive phone use, early morning caffeine and high-intensity workouts. ... and after photos of their ...

  7. Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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    Late onset congenital adrenal hyperplasia (LOCAH), also known as nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH or NCAH), is a milder form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), [1] a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by impaired cortisol synthesis that leads to variable degrees of postnatal androgen excess.

  8. Curly, unruly, fast-growing. For women, chin hair is normal ...

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    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a condition in which the adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and an excess of androgens. In women, this can lead to symptoms such as a deeper voice, acne ...

  9. Cushing's syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Cushing's syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms due to prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. [4] [9] [10] Signs and symptoms may include high blood pressure, abdominal obesity but with thin arms and legs, reddish stretch marks, a round red face due to facial plethora, [11] a fat lump between the shoulders, weak muscles, weak bones, acne, and fragile skin that heals ...