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Cortisol
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a steroid hormone that the body produces and is used in medicine to help cure skin diseases
cortisol
n
Example
Doctors sometimes prescribe cortisol to treat severe skin conditions.
High levels of cortisol can increase stress and anxiety.
The medication contains cortisol to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Individuals with Addison's disease may need to carry an emergency injection of cortisol for crisis situations.
