Low Risk of Hypotension in Women Treated with Spironolactone for Hair Loss

July 2025 in “ Dermatology Practical & Conceptual ”

Rachel C. Hill, Yu Wang, Bilal Shaikh, Michael M Ong, Paul J. Christos, Shari R. Lipner

spironolactone androgenetic alopecia female pattern hair loss hypotension

TLDR Spironolactone is safe for treating hair loss in women without causing low blood pressure.

The study titled "Low Risk of Hypotension in Women Treated with Spironolactone for Hair Loss" concludes that the use of spironolactone for treating hair loss in women presents a low risk of causing hypotension. The research, conducted by a team from Weill Cornell Medical College and Wake Forest School of Medicine, emphasizes the safety of spironolactone in managing androgenetic alopecia without significant adverse effects on blood pressure. This finding supports the continued use of spironolactone as a viable treatment option for female pattern hair loss, with minimal concern for hypotension.

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