Spironolactone
also Aldactone
Spironolactone, sold under the brand name Aldactone among others, is classed as a diuretic medication. It can be used to treat fluid build-up due to liver disease or kidney disease. It is also used to reduce risk of disease progression, hospitalization, and death due to some types of heart failure. Other uses include acne and excessive hair growth in women, low blood potassium that does not improve with supplementation, high blood pressure that is difficult to treat, and early puberty in boys. It is also used to block the effects of testosterone as a part of feminizing hormone therapy. Spironolactone is usually available in tablets, taken by mouth, though topical forms are also available.
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Research 10
- Efficacy and safety of oral spironolactone for female pattern hair loss in premenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group pilot study
- Safety and tolerability of combination oral spironolactone and low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in adult females: A retrospective cohort study
- Clinical and Trichoscopic Evaluations of Topical Finasteride 1%, Topical Spironolactone 5%, and Minoxidil 5% in Female Pattern Hair Loss Treatment
- Safety Considerations and Monitoring in Patients Treated with Systemic Medications for Acne
- Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topical Spironolactone versus Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Comparative, Clinical, and Trichoscopic Study
- Supplementary Materials for Safety and tolerability of combination oral spironolactone and low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss in adult females: A retrospective cohort study
- Spironolactone versus Bicalutamide for Female Pattern Hair Loss: A 24-Month Unicenter Retrospective Comparative Study of Effectiveness and Safety
- Efficacy Of Hormonal Therapy Vs Non-Hormonal Therapy in Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL): A Systematic Review
- Low Risk of Hypotension in Women Treated with Spironolactone for Hair Loss
- Efficacy of Low-Dose Spironolactone for Hair Loss in Women.
Community 10
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