Cushing's Disease. Hair loss in dogs may also be caused by hyperadrenocorticism, or Cushing's disease, a condition caused by the overproduction of the hormone cortisol.

Cushing's disease is associated with excessive drinking (and urination) and overeating, leading to a pot-bellied appearance, as well as with loss of hair.

Cushing’s syndrome, also called hypercortisolism, is a hormonal disorder caused by excess levels of cortisol. Often known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol plays a role in regulating your ...

Scalp hair cortisol measurement is an accurate first-line diagnostic test for Cushing’s syndrome in adults and offers several advantages over other first-line diagnostic procedures, according to ...

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore endocrinologist, Henry G. Fein, M.D., today presented new research showing that patients with Cushing's syndrome, a rare disease that can lead to extreme weight gain ...

Zilbermint and colleagues evaluated 36 adults (mean age, 26.5 years; 75% women; 75% white) to determine the effectiveness of a hair analysis over 16 months for evaluation of Cushing’s syndrome ...

2. Skin and Hair Changes People with Cushing's syndrome often bruise more easily and may develop purple stretch marks on their abdomen, hips, or arms. Cortisol is a glucocorticoid (steroid hormone ...

Hair loss — aka alopecia — isn't usually an emergency situation, ... Cushing's disease: With Cushing's disease, your dog might have a tumor on their pituitary or adrenal gland, ...

Scientists may have discovered a noninvasive method of diagnosing Cushing’s syndrome. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health report that through hair analysis, they can detect the ...

Some anti-dandruff shampoos contain ketoconazole, an ingredient which may help with certain types of hair loss. But it is not a cure-all, experts said. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.