Elevated Aldosterone Levels in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia

    November 2009 in “ British Journal of Dermatology
    Salvador Arias-Santiago, M.T. Gutiérrez-Salmerón, Luisa Castellote-Caballero, Ramón Naranjo-Sintes
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    TLDR Higher aldosterone levels link to hair loss and high blood pressure.
    This study examined the relationship between androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and hypertension, finding that patients with AGA had significantly higher systolic blood pressure values and aldosterone levels than healthy controls. They also found that those with hypertension had higher aldosterone levels than those without, suggesting that elevated aldosterone levels may contribute to both hypertension and the development of AGA. The authors suggest that screening for high blood pressure in people with AGA could lead to earlier diagnosis and initiation of appropriate treatment.
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