TLDR Topical spironolactone effectively treats hair loss in women.
This document contains summaries of several presentations on various topics related to dermatology. One presentation discusses the difficulty in treating androgenetic alopecia due to poor case selection and failure to recognize co-factors. Another presentation discusses the use of topical spironolactone as an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia in women. Other presentations cover topics such as myxoid cysts, toenail dystrophies, and the regulation of hair growth.
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August 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 10 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil and spironolactone combo effectively treats androgenetic alopecia, improving hair density and diameter.
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with few side effects.
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January 2018 A woman had an unusual allergic reaction to a hair loss treatment, which cleared up after stopping the treatment and using a different medication.
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February 2007 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Spironolactone and minoxidil together effectively treat female pattern hair loss.
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April 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Topical minoxidil can help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but maintaining the growth after stopping treatment is inconsistent.