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What is the definition of Glucocorticoid Resistance?
Glucocorticoid resistance is a rare genetic condition characterized by partial or generalized target tissue resistance to glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, which is an organ that sits on top of the kidneys.
What are the symptoms of Glucocorticoid Resistance?
Some individuals with glucocorticoid resistance may not have any symptoms. Symptoms of glucocorticoid resistance may include fatigue, high blood pressure, severe hyperandrogenism (increased steroid hormones that regulate the development of male characteristics), acne, seborrhea (inflamed skin), hair loss, increased body or facial hair, infertility, and infrequent or absent menstruation in women.
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What are the current treatments for Glucocorticoid Resistance?
Some individuals with glucocorticoid resistance without symptoms do not need any treatment. Treatment for glucocorticoid resistance involves long-term use of high dose dexamethasone.
Who are the top Glucocorticoid Resistance Local Doctors?
Richard B. Lock
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Richard B. Lock
Elite in Glucocorticoid Resistance
Richard B. Lock
Sydney, NSW, AU 

Richard Lock practices in Sydney, Australia. Lock and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid Resistance. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Leukemia, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia.

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Evangelia Charmandari
Elite in Glucocorticoid Resistance
Evangelia Charmandari
4 Soranou Ephessiou Str, 
Athens, ESYE31, GR 

Evangelia Charmandari practices in Athens, Greece. Charmandari and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid Resistance. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH).

 
 
 
 
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Nicolas C. Nicolaides
Elite in Glucocorticoid Resistance
Nicolas C. Nicolaides
Postgraduate Course Of The Science Of Stress And Health Promotion, 
Athens, ESYE31, GR 

Nicolas Nicolaides practices in Athens, Greece. Nicolaides and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid Resistance. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid Resistance, Obesity in Children, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, and Obesity.

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What are the latest Glucocorticoid Resistance Clinical Trials?
Diesel Exhaust Induces Glucocorticoid Resistance
Diesel Exhaust Induces Glucocorticoid Resistance
Who is this study for: Patients with asthma
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Budesonide
Study Phase: Phase 4

Summary: The investigators are studying the effects of exposure to diesel exhaust on lung inflammation in the presence and absence of an inhaled corticosteroid. Although data is mixed, studies show that asthmatics have increased lung inflammation and worse symptoms during periods of higher air pollution despite taking their anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication. One possible reason is that air pollut...

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