Use of Spironolactone in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris in Adult Women: An Integrative Review

October 2025 in “ Saúde (Santa Maria) ”

Edilene Gadelha de Oliveira, Amanda Rodrigues Fernandes Silva, Stephany Osterno Silva Feitoza, Malena Gadelha Cavalcante

We don't know much about this study yet.

We're maintaining the world's largest resposity of hair loss research. You can help out the community by sending a PDF of this study here . Not sure how to get a study's PDF? You can email the authors of the study.

View this study on periodicos.ufsm.br →

Discuss this study in the Community →

Research cited in this study

2 / 2 results

research Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee

49 citations , February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism”

Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.

research Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review

117 citations , February 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Oral spironolactone's effectiveness for adult female acne is not well-supported by strong evidence.