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    Lack of Endocrine Systemic Side Effects After Topical Application of Spironolactone in Men

    April 1988 in “ Journal of endocrinological investigation ”
    François Rey, C. Valterio, L. Locatelli … J. P. Felber
    Studysummary This study found that topically administered spironolactone in healthy volunteers resulted in no detectable systemic absorption or changes in related hormone levels over 72 hours, indicating local effect only.
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