Use of Spironolactone in Dermatology

    April 2011 in “ PubMed ”
    Deepani Rathnayake, Rodney Sinclair
    Studysummary This review discusses spironolactone's dermatologic applications, particularly for conditions like hirsutism and female pattern hair loss, but reports no new results; it also highlights safety concerns in pregnancy and men.
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