research Progestogen-Only Pill Associates with False-Positive Aldosterone/Renin Ratio Screening Test
The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
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research Estimation of Serum Aldosterone, Free Testosterone, and DHEA-S and Scalp Androgen and Aldosterone Receptors in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Is the Mystery Solved?
High aldosterone and free testosterone levels link to female hair loss; testing aldosterone may predict hypertension risk.
research Correlation Between the 24-Hour Urine Aldosterone Levels and Atrial Electromechanical Conduction Time
Men with male pattern baldness have increased arterial stiffness.
research Evaluation of Coronary Sinus Strain in Patients with Dipper and Non-Dipper Hypertension
People with non-dipper hypertension have higher aldosterone levels, more strain on their heart's venous system, and increased risk of endothelial dysfunction.
research Rapid Blood Pressure Control With Minoxidil
Minoxidil effectively lowers blood pressure and initially increases plasma renin activity without raising aldosterone levels.
research Pharmacology of Different Progestogens: The Special Case of Drospirenone
Drospirenone is a unique progestin with anti-water retention and potential blood pressure benefits, used in birth control and hormone therapy.
research Spironolactone Therapy for Hirsutism in a Hyperandrogenic Woman
Spironolactone may help reduce excessive hair growth in women with high male hormone levels.
research Contemporary Medical Therapy for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
New treatments for PCOS focus on insulin resistance and reducing testosterone levels, along with traditional hormone therapies.
research Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: A Review of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency and Diagnostic Challenges
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is complex and requires a team approach due to its effects on the skin and other symptoms.
research Successful Treatment of Female-Pattern Hair Loss with Spironolactone in a 9-Year-Old Girl
Spironolactone successfully treated hair loss in a 9-year-old girl.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Case-Control Study
Men with early-onset baldness have a higher chance of heart disease and clogged arteries.
research LC-APCI+-MS/MS Method for the Analysis of Ten Hormones and Two Endocannabinoids in Plasma and Hair from Mice with Different Gut Microbiota
The method accurately measures hormones and endocannabinoids in mice, showing gut microbiota diversity affects these levels and may influence stress and reproductive systems.
research Low-Dose Spironolactone in the Treatment of Female Hirsutism
Low-dose spironolactone is safe and effective for treating hirsutism.
research The Protease Corin Regulates Electrolyte Homeostasis in Eccrine Sweat Glands
Corin helps control salt and sweat release in sweat glands.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology
Spironolactone is useful for treating acne and other skin conditions like excessive hair growth and certain types of hair loss.
research Trends in the Prescribing Pattern of Spironolactone for Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Adolescents
Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.
research Effects of Wet Cupping on Blood Components, Especially Skin-Related Parameters of Healthy Cases: A Case Control Metabonomic Study
Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia
Male pattern baldness is mainly caused by genetics and hormones, treatable with minoxidil and finasteride.
research A Large Benign Adrenocortical Adenoma Cosecreting Testosterone and Cortisol
A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
research Rare Challenges in Diagnosing Cushing's Syndrome and Primary Aldosteronism: A Case Report of a Female With a Negative Workup
The case shows the difficulty in diagnosing certain conditions when standard tests are negative.
research Approaching Fertility in Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Exploring P30L Mutation-Induced 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
A woman with a specific mutation causing adrenal gland issues faced fertility problems, but careful hormone therapy helped her manage it successfully.
research The Laboratory in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Differences or Disorders of Sex Development (DSD)
Diagnosing sex development disorders requires combining medical history, physical exams, imaging, lab tests, and genetic data.
research Investigating the Mechanisms Underlying Effects of Testosterone on Blood Pressure in Normotensive and Hypertensive Rats
Testosterone raises blood pressure by affecting kidney function and brain gene regulation over time.
research Aldosterone-Producing Adrenal Adenoma
Removing an adrenal gland tumor improved a man's blood pressure and stopped his facial hair growth.
research Androgenic Alopecia Is Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness in Asymptomatic Young Adults
Hair loss in young adults is linked to harder arteries.
research Atrophying Squamous Papulous Dermatitis (Degos Disease): Nine Years of Follow-Up
A woman with Degos disease managed her condition for nine years with medications and had two healthy pregnancies, while a separate finding suggests a possible link between female pattern hair loss and high blood pressure.
research Spironolactone in Dermatology: A Mini Review
Spironolactone may be effective for acne and other skin conditions and could be used more in treatment.
research Blood Pressure Levels in Women with Androgenetic Alopecia
Women with androgenetic alopecia may have higher blood pressure levels.
research Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics of Minoxidil
Minoxidil treats high blood pressure and side effects can be managed.
research Antioxidants and Long Covid
Antioxidants might help manage Long Covid by addressing oxidative stress and nutrient imbalances.