### process | secretion | hormone | corticosteroid:

Hydrocortisone
* acetate inhibits inflammation, edema, pruritus and other dermal reactions.
* can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
* combined with heparin disrupts the basement membane and inhibits cellular invasion.
* comes from the outer part of our adrenal glands, called the 'cortex'.
* helps in reducing inflammation rapidly.
* is also good to have to reduce swellings, itching and pain
  - an anti-inflammatory steroid cream
  - dialyzable
  - effective topically in a one percent concentration
  - probably the strongest anti-itching cream available
  - quite safe
  - similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland
  - used to reduce redness, irritation, swelling, and itching
* is used to treat a wide range of disorders such as asthma and arthritis
* man-made form of an important chemical produced in the body.
* stimulates growth hormone production and inhibits prolactin production.
* topical steroid.

### process | secretion | hormone | corticosteroid | hydrocortisone:

Topical hydrocortisone
* can also provide some symptomatic relief.
* is most effective on the face but needs to be applied daily.

### process | secretion | hormone | corticosteroid:

Inhaled corticosteroid
* are first-line agents in patients who require daily asthma therapy
  - frequently the drug of choice in the treatment of asthma
  - less absorbed and thus have a lower propensity for side effects
* are the most effective medications for asthma
  - meds for long term control
* are the most widely prescribed medications for long-term control of asthma
  - therapy for long-term control of asthma
  - very effective
* can modulate the immunopathogenesis of pulmonary sarcoidosis
  - prevent and reverse damage to the lungs from inflammation
* decrease and prevent swelling of the airways.

Mineralocorticoid
* affect the rate at which the kidneys absorb certain minerals from the blood.
* are corticosteroids.
* have their major effects on salt and water balance.
* maintain electrolyte balance.
* regulate electrolyte balances
  - fluid and electrolyte balance and help maintain blood pressure

Nasal corticosteroid
* Most nasal corticosteroids have effects
  - few side effects
* are a type of nasal spray
  - nose spray
* treat the itching, discharge, stuffiness and blockage.

Spironolactone
* alone has mild to moderate antihypertensive activity.
* are diuretics
  - drugs
* is an antihypertensive drug
* reduces mortality in patients with severe congestive heart failure.
* tends to disrupt the menstrual cycle and increases menstrual bleeding.
* works best when used in conjunction with oral contraceptives
  - by blocking the production of the hormone aldosterone

### process | secretion | hormone | corticosteroid:

Topical corticosteroid
* Use the cream and ointment forumulation.
* are also quite useful for symptom control
  - no more effective than cold water compresses in relieving symptoms
  - quite effective for relieving itching
* are the main treatment for many itchy, inflammatory skin conditions
  - mainstay of therapy for squamous cell hyperplasia
  - primary therapy for atopic dermatitis
  - useful for outpatient treatment of patients with limited disease
* can control the infiltration and delay the vascularization.
* have no place in the treatment of rosacea.
* offer the broadest range of treatment for ocular inflammation.
* reduce inflammation and promote healing.
* remain the mainstay of treatment.

Different hormone
* are responsible for different changes.
* control different body processes.

Endocrine hormone
* Most endocrine hormones affect functions
  - kidney functions
* Most endocrine hormones release into circulatory fluid
* travel throughout the body in the blood.