Which term is the condition that affects hair growth caused by prolonged exposure to a glucocorticoid such as cortisol?

Which term is the condition that affects hair growth caused by prolonged exposure to a glucocorticoid such as cortisol?

• A. Cushing's syndrome
• B. Hirsutism
• C. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
• D. Hyperpigmentation

Answer: (A)

Cushing's syndrome arises from prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. When cortisol levels stay high over time, the body develops a spectrum of signs and symptoms, including changes in hair distribution in some individuals. The name of the condition caused by this sustained cortisol excess is Cushing's syndrome. Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth driven mainly by androgens, which can occur in Cushing's but is not the umbrella term for the cortisol-related disorder itself. PCOS and hyperpigmentation describe other unrelated endocrine issues.

Cushing's syndrome arises from prolonged exposure to glucocorticoids such as cortisol. When cortisol levels stay high over time, the body develops a spectrum of signs and symptoms, including changes in hair distribution in some individuals. The name of the condition caused by this sustained cortisol excess is Cushing's syndrome. Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth driven mainly by androgens, which can occur in Cushing's but is not the umbrella term for the cortisol-related disorder itself. PCOS and hyperpigmentation describe other unrelated endocrine issues.