Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones...

list of corticosteroids (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids) or derivatives of cortisol (hydrocortisone). Most esters of these corticosteroids are not...

This is a list of corticosteroid esters, including esters of steroidal glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Desoxycortone acetate (deoxycortone acetate;...

The corticosteroid receptors are receptors for corticosteroids. They include the following two nuclear receptors: Glucocorticoid receptor (type I) – glucocorticoids...

Transcortin, also known as corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) or serpin A6, is a protein produced in the liver in animals. In humans it is encoded by...

acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, to relieve...

Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body. Causes of atrophy include mutations (which can destroy the gene to build up the...

linear thinking Weight gain due to increased appetite Immunosuppression Corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy (moon face, central obesity) Depression, mania...

steroid use. It appears to be a specific adverse effect of topical corticosteroid use. People with atopic dermatitis are most at risk. Treatment involves...

Topical steroids are the topical forms of corticosteroids. Topical steroids are the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the treatment of...

to destruction of ACTH-producing tissue. Exogenous corticosteroid use: Exogenous corticosteroids suppress the stimulation of the hypothalamus and the...

naturally-occurring corticosteroid metabolite that is also used as a pharmaceutical prodrug. Cortisol is converted by the action of the enzyme corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase...

estrogens – estrogens List of progestogens – progestogens List of corticosteroids – corticosteroids, including both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids List...

Antenatal steroids, also known as antenatal corticosteroids, are medications administered to pregnant women expecting a preterm birth. When administered...

treatment (especially corticosteroids), which has led to it being known as Cushingoid facies. Moon face is a type of corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy...

and rashes. The nasal spray and oral inhaler formulation have fewer corticosteroid side effects than the tablet formulation because they limit systemic...

Steroid acne is an adverse reaction to corticosteroids, and presents as small, firm follicular papules on the forehead, cheeks, and chest.: 137  Steroid...

a short-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, and budesonide, an inhaled corticosteroid. It is inhaled using a pressurized metered-dose inhaler. The most common...

hormones are involved in a number of essential biological functions. Corticosteroids are a group of steroid hormones produced from the cortex of the adrenal...

severity of the condition, Corticosteroid injections can cure trigger digits. Treatment consists of injection of a corticosteroid such as methylprednisolone...

Health Organization (WHO) recommends systemic corticosteroids rather than no systemic corticosteroids for the treatment of people with COVID-19 (strong...

Corticosteroid-induced lipodystrophy (CIL) is a condition of abnormal fat deposition caused by corticosteroid medications. Fat accumulates in the facial...

of inhaled corticosteroids. Long-acting beta agonists (LABA) or antileukotriene agents may be used in addition to inhaled corticosteroids if asthma symptoms...

In addition, antibiotic/corticosteroid eyedrops or ointment may be used. If this is not effective, injecting corticosteroids into the lesion may be tried...

Membrane corticosteroid receptor include: Membrane glucocorticoid receptor Membrane mineralocorticoid receptor This article includes a list of related...

tablets (depicted a package for Russian market) Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, acting specifically as both a glucocorticoid and as a mineralocorticoid...

ingredients being fusidic acid (an antibiotic) and betamethasone valerate (a corticosteroid). It is a medical cream used for treatment of skin inflammation, eczema...

when applied. Betamethasone dipropionate is a "super high potency" corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema...

should be undertaken. Pulse therapy refers to the application of a corticosteroid for 2 or 3 consecutive days each week or two. This is useful for maintaining...

illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency is a form of adrenal insufficiency in critically ill patients who have blood corticosteroid levels which are...