Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?

    May 2013 in “ Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print) ”
    Noha Nagui, Naglaa S. Zaki, Amany Z. El-Ramly … Eman Shaalan
    Studysummary In this study, elevated serum levels of aldosterone and free testosterone, along with increased androgen and aldosterone receptor levels, were associated with early-onset androgenetic alopecia in female patients.
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