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Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond.

T N Searle, F Al-Niaimi, F R Ali
Review Clinical and experimental dermatology 2020 20 اقتباسات
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نوع الدراسة
Review
المجتمع المدروس
Female pattern hair loss patients
التدخل
Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond. None
المقارن
None
النتيجة الأولية
None
اتجاه التأثير
Negative
خطر التحيز
Unclear

Abstract

Spironolactone is a synthetic aldosterone receptor antagonist, with a role off-label in various dermatological conditions. Its antiandrogenic properties make it suitable for diseases in which excess androgen production results in unwanted and psychologically distressing manifestations in susceptible females. Treatment with spironolactone aims to attenuate androgen-mediated conditions including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female pattern hair loss and hirsutism. We discuss the emerging utility of spironolactone in dermatology, its potential adverse effects and considerations for monitoring.

باختصار

Treatment with spironolactone aims to attenuate androgen‐mediated conditions including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female pattern hair loss and hirsutism.

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