Efficacy and Safety Profile of Oral Spironolactone Use for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review
August 2021
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TLDR Oral spironolactone effectively treats hair loss with mild, manageable side effects.
The systematic review titled "Efficacy and safety profile of oral spironolactone use for androgenic alopecia" evaluates the effectiveness and safety of oral spironolactone in treating androgenic alopecia. The review concludes that oral spironolactone is an effective treatment option for androgenic alopecia, showing significant improvement in hair growth. The safety profile is generally favorable, with most side effects being mild and manageable. The review supports the use of oral spironolactone as a viable treatment for patients suffering from androgenic alopecia.