A 20-year-old man developed exogenous, or therapy-related, Cushing’s syndrome after taking a high-dose steroid on his own for more than a year to treat autoimmune alopecia, a form of hair loss, according to a case report. The case “underscores the serious complications that can arise from steroid use,” the researchers…
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Last June, my partner and I moved from New York City to Michigan. I was very involved with the healthcare system in New York, for better or worse. I was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease in 2020, and even though my main doctor is in Los Angeles, I still…
Chronic pain and body image issues, not hormonal shifts, are the primary drivers of depression in people with Cushing’s syndrome, a new study finds. For many patients, the mental health toll of the rare disorder is shaped more by physical suffering and self-perception than by high cortisol levels. Therefore, treating…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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