October 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this retrospective study, the incidence of hyperkalaemia within the first year of spironolactone use was assessed among women over 65 with female-pattern hair loss, highlighting a potential safety concern.
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June 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This source suggests that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, is underutilized in dermatology despite evidence showing its potential benefits for female acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, and female androgenetic alopecia, noting its long-term safety and reduced need for additional testing in young women.
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November 1978 in “Diabetes Care” This study suggests that behavior modification, semistarvation ketogenic regimens, and surgical therapy could be experimental approaches for different degrees of obesity, with their efficacy varying by the degree of weight excess.
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
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June 2013 in “Medicine” This article reviews how to take a thorough dermatological history, conduct examinations, and discusses diagnostic tools; it reports no new clinical findings.