Tag: Androgenic alopecia

Patient Information Sheet: Spironolactone for Androgenic Alopecia and Other Conditions What is Spironolactone? Spironolactone is blood pressure medication used in dermatology to treat various conditions such acne, hirsutism (excessive hair growth), androgenic alopecia and hidradenitis suppurative. It works by blocking the effects of certain hormones in the body, including aldosterone and androgens. Contraindications: Precautions: Mechanism…