Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Hirsutism

    September 2020 in “ Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas ”
    Pablo Vargas, Daniel Morgado-Carrasco
    Studysummary This article discusses the underutilization of spironolactone in dermatology for conditions like acne, highlighting its potential benefits and good safety profile, but reports no new clinical findings.
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