November 2023 in “Curēus” Melatonin may help manage PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity, hormone balance, and mood.
October 2023 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Hyperandrogenism increases heart disease risk in premenopausal women, but this risk is linked to obesity in postmenopausal women.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
September 2016 in “Annals of occupational and environmental medicine” Cleanroom workers in a battery factory have worse skin and eye conditions due to the very dry environment.
October 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Spironolactone can cause side effects like high potassium levels and breast enlargement, and patients need careful monitoring.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Chronic kidney disease can cause hair loss, which may be related to zinc deficiency or certain medications, and sometimes hair grows back when the underlying issue is treated.
October 2013 in “Journal of the American College of Cardiology” Autonomic dysfunction is common in hypertensives but may not cause diastolic dysfunction in resistant hypertension.
3 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology” Re-evaluating minoxidil, reducing sodium intake, and addressing arteriolar hypertrophy can improve hypertension management.
April 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Alitretinoin helped clear up a skin condition called generalized granuloma annulare in an elderly man.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Vasodilators may worsen abdominal aortic aneurysm.
May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Androgenetic alopecia in men is genetic and linked to health issues like obesity and heart disease, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants.
February 2024 in “Animals” Most dogs with adrenal-dependent hypercortisolism had normal blood pressure after one year of treatment or surgery.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-dose oral Minoxidil is an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal serious side effects.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” A method was found to accurately measure spironolactone and canrenone in blood samples using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry.
59 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Epitestosterone may counteract testosterone's effects and has roles in body processes like prostate growth and hair distribution.
47 citations,
September 2022 in “European Heart Journal” Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
24 citations,
April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
23 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Nanjing Medical University” Overweight women with PCOS are more likely to have excess male hormones.
5 citations,
May 2018 in “Therapeutic advances in drug safety” Androgen use may increase the risk of stroke, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Nutrients” The conclusion is that obesity should be managed with a slow, balanced approach to diet and exercise, with medication and surgery as additional options, and education and access to care are important.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “International Journal of General Medicine” Severe and early hair loss may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Over half of young people in Saudi Arabia experience early gray hair, linked to factors like smoking, stress, and family history.
May 2024 in “Academia Open” High doses of white turi flower extract increase sodium and potassium levels in rat kidneys.
April 2024 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Recognizing specific skin features helps diagnose and manage lupus erythematosus effectively.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-dose oral minoxidil may help treat hair loss but is not FDA-approved and can cause side effects like unwanted hair growth and heart issues.
5 citations,
February 2013 in “Klinik Psikofarmakoloji Bulteni-bulletin of Clinical Psychopharmacology” A teenager lost hair due to fluoxetine and sertraline, but it grew back after stopping these drugs and switching to a different one.
1 citations,
May 2017 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” The dietary supplement significantly improved skin, nails, and hair in older adults.
April 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” In Denmark from 1995 to 2016, hospital-treated alopecia areata cases increased, mostly affecting women and those over 50.
February 2022 in “Journal of Armed Forces Medical College” The patient with autoimmune hypothyroidism improved after treatment for thyroid and associated conditions.