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research Trends in the Prescribing Pattern of Spironolactone for Acne and Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Adolescents

4 citations, December 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Doctors are prescribing spironolactone more often to treat acne and skin conditions in teenagers, and it seems safe and well-tolerated.

research Spironolactone in Dermatology

4 citations, January 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Spironolactone is useful for treating acne and other skin conditions like excessive hair growth and certain types of hair loss.

research Spironolactone in Dermatology: A Mini Review

December 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international”

Spironolactone may be effective for acne and other skin conditions and could be used more in treatment.

research Spironolactone

February 2024 in “Practical Diabetes”

Spironolactone helps reduce hospital visits and death from heart issues, lowers blood pressure, but has unclear effects on heart failure with normal heart pump function and can cause high potassium and breast enlargement in men.

research Oral Medications for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: A Literature Review

14 citations, September 2019 in “Eye”

Some oral medications may help treat central serous chorioretinopathy, especially eplerenone, but more research is needed.

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community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 676 upvotes 4 months ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

community My Testosterone results before and after Finasteride

in Update 146 upvotes 3 years ago

Finasteride significantly increased testosterone levels for the user, with no major side effects except watery semen, which was resolved with zinc supplements. The user's hairline stopped receding and slightly improved.

community DHT/Testosterone levels in scalp Fin VS Dut.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 66 upvotes 7 months ago

Dutasteride raises scalp testosterone by 99%, which may not be ideal for those sensitive to all androgens. Some argue finasteride's balancing act might be better, while others believe dutasteride is superior for hair regrowth.

community Trying to understand finasteride side effects and post finasteride syndrome

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 73 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation discusses the side effects of finasteride, including low libido and erectile dysfunction, and the possibility of these effects being permanent, known as post-finasteride syndrome (PFS). Some users report personal experiences with PFS and debate whether the condition is real, with varying opinions on the reversibility of side effects and the role of individual biology.

community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

in Research/Science 48 upvotes 2 months ago

Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

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