| Literature DB >> 182091 |
W Harvey, R Grahame, G S Panayi.
Abstract
Inhibition of dermal activity by cortisol in culture was partially reversed by two naturally occurring androgens, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. ACTH and the androgen precursor dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate showed not such antagonistic effect. These results suggest that increased production of adrenal androgens during ACTH therapy may account for the relative absnece of 'skin-thinning' and 'steroid-bruising' which are common side-effects of corticosteroid therapy.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID: 182091 PMCID: PMC1006526 DOI: 10.1136/ard.35.2.148
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Rheum Dis ISSN: 0003-4967 Impact factor: 19.103