Spironolactone potential side effects

Spironolactone has been used for many years to treat hair loss. In our experience it is most effective for patients with acne and/or hair loss due to hormonal imbalances.

This meta analysis demonstrates that there is no increased risk of cancer when using it. As with all medications spironolactone can have side effects and it is important to review potential side effects before using it.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2788624

You Might Also Enjoy...

Oral Minoxidil information handout

Below is our written information handout for patients considering oral minoxidil.

Hair Transplantation: Basic Overview & Surgical Technique

These are the first two CME articles on hair transplantation to ever be published in the leading peer reviewed journal in our field. I am proud to be one of its authors.

Overview of innovative therapeutic tools for hair loss

During the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) virtual meeting experience, I was happy to participate in this very informative session on innovative therapeutic tools to slow hair loss and increase hair growth.

Combination therapy for treating hair loss

Combination therapy can be an effective treatment for hair loss for women and men.

How to get maximum density from a hair transplant procedure?

Male and female pattern hair loss are progressive conditions. Surgery and medical therapy are the best combination to achieve short and long-term satisfaction with your hair.

Nutritional Supplements for Hair Loss

There are a variety of nutritional. supplements that claim to help stop and reverse male and female pattern hair loss. Do they work?