Use of Spironolactone in the Treatment of Hirsutism
May 1990
in “
Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine
”
New to Spironolactone? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This study suggests spironolactone, particularly when combined with an oral contraceptive or dexamethasone, may reduce hair symptoms in women with hirsutism, but it should be avoided during pregnancy and in women with a family history of breast cancer. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
In the 1990 study "Use of spironolactone in treatment of hirsutism", spironolactone was examined as a potential treatment for hirsutism, a condition characterized by excessive hair growth in women. The study found that spironolactone, a drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, was effective in reducing symptoms of hirsutism. The number of participants in the study was not specified. However, the results suggested that spironolactone could be a viable treatment option for hirsutism, although further research was recommended to confirm these findings and determine the optimal dosage and treatment duration.
