Laser Technician (International Board of Electrologist Certification) IBEC Board Exam

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What is the synthetic hormone produced by the cortex of adrenal glands that treats hirsutism?

Testosterone
Estrogen
Prednisone
Dexamethasone

The correct answer is: Prednisone

The synthetic hormone produced by the cortex of the adrenal glands that is used to treat hirsutism is dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is a type of corticosteroid that can help to reduce the levels of androgens, which are the hormones responsible for hair growth in areas where women typically do not have hair. By lowering androgen levels, dexamethasone can be effective in managing symptoms of hirsutism, which is often caused by an imbalance of these hormones. While prednisone is also a corticosteroid and can have similar effects, dexamethasone is typically more potent and has a longer duration of action, making it a common choice for treating conditions associated with excess androgen production. Testosterone and estrogen, on the other hand, are naturally occurring hormones that do not serve to treat hirsutism in the same way as dexamethasone does.