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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 Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids in hair: facilitating accurate diagnosis of adrenal-related endocrine disorders
Hair analysis can help diagnose adrenal disorders non-invasively.
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The birth control pill with only progestogen can cause a false alarm in a hormone test.
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Cats with adrenal tumors may have both hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism.
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Spironolactone helps reduce hospital visits and death from heart issues, lowers blood pressure, but has unclear effects on heart failure with normal heart pump function and can cause high potassium and breast enlargement in men.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Primary Care Provider told me to not be concerned and just take biotin.
A 19-year-old was advised by their primary care provider to take biotin for hair loss instead of minoxidil or finasteride due to potential side effects and age concerns. The user is considering seeking a second opinion from a dermatologist.
community If DHT is the one big primary reason for Hairloss.. Then other reasons are hoax?
The conversation discusses various theories and suggestions for hair loss, with a focus on DHT as the primary cause. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community GT20029 China Phase II Trial For AGA Reached Primary Endpoint
The GT20029 tincture, a topical androgen receptor degrader, showed significant hair growth and good safety in a China Phase II trial for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with the 1% dose twice weekly identified as optimal. The company plans to initiate Phase III trials in China and Phase II in the U.S., and the treatment also shows promise for acne.
community Bryan Johnson and his Hair routine, what's the point?
Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.
community We need to keep these snake oil companies accountable.
Biotin is being misleadingly marketed as a primary treatment for androgenic alopecia, overshadowing more effective treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is a call for increased awareness and accountability to prevent misinformation.