Does spironolactone cure acne? Does it help with female hairloss? Any information will help. I also would like to know about side effects and if it could potentially harm me.
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Yes, I've used Spironolactone on many of my patients interested in helping with their acne. It's true, it is a diuretic (water pill) usually intented for those with high blood pressure, but it also has other indications, acne prevention for example.
I couldn't tell you exactly how it works, but I know that Spironolactone blocks adrogen production, a hormone that is very much involved with acne production and hair growth. I'm not going to search the web and cut and paste an explanation, I'm just going to tell you from my own medical experience that I have prescribed it for treatment of hair loss and acne.
Since it is a water pill, the usual side effects are water loss (you'll urinate more frequently), increased potassium levels (although rare, it's potentially the most dangerous one), and kidney problems. If you're female, I warn my patients that it will probably cause menstrual irregularities and occasional breast tenderness, but those symptoms will probably fade away.
My recommendation is to see your primary care doctor and see if he/she can manage it, check your blood work, etc. If not, then see if your doctor can refer you to a dermatologist. Good luck.
Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic. It can be used to treat hypertension and edema (swelling of the hands and legs/feet) Unlabelled use in low dose for congestive heart failure. I know it has some other uses, but never heard of it for acne or hairloss. It would make you urinate more and could cause either constipation or diarrhea. If you take this medication, make sure your MD keeps an eye on your potassium level and blood pressure.