Adrenal insufficiency is a relatively new term for when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol. Did you know that steroids can play a role in cortisol suppression? My guest today is Dr. Carrie Jones, an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. Dr. Carrie graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later, she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. Dr. Carrie is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. Join us as we talk about how long-term exposure to steroids (creams and inhaled) has the potential to affect cortisol levels. Have you experiences adrenal insufficiency as a result of long-term steroid exposure? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: What are hydrocortisone and cortisone cream? Can topical steroids cause problems with brain signaling? How does steroid use affect cortisol production? How can the DUTCH Test help? Are cortisol and hair loss related? Quotes “Hydrocortisone is really hydrolyzed cortisol. So hydrocortisone is really cortisol in a tube.” [3:34]  “Cortisol is really responsible for our blood sugar regulation. It's really helpful for our immune system. It's really anti-inflammatory, it's really important to help us switch us into alertness in the morning. It's really helpful to monitor in effect auto immune disease. It's really important for memory and mood. And it's like Goldilocks, we don't want too much, we don't want too little.” [13:14] Links Find Dr. Carrie online Adrenal Insufficiency in Corticosteroid Use: A Systemic Review and Meta Analysis Use coupon healthyskin50 for $50 off a DUTCH Complete or DUTCH Plus test Healthy Skin Show ep. 104: Topical B12 For Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Peter Lio Follow Dr. Carrie on Instagram