Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond.


Journal

Clinical and experimental dermatology
ISSN: 1365-2230
Titre abrégé: Clin Exp Dermatol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 7606847

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Dec 2020
Historique:
accepted: 23 05 2020
pubmed: 28 8 2020
medline: 29 7 2021
entrez: 27 8 2020
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

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.

Identifiants

pubmed: 32844462
doi: 10.1111/ced.14340
doi:

Substances chimiques

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists 0
Spironolactone 27O7W4T232

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

Sous-ensembles de citation

IM

Pagination

986-993

Informations de copyright

© 2020 British Association of Dermatologists.

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Auteurs

T N Searle (TN)

University of Birmingham Medical School, Birmingham, UK.

F Al-Niaimi (F)

Department of Dermatology, Aalborg University Hospital, Aalborg, Denmark.

F R Ali (FR)

Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit, St John's Institute of Dermatology, Guy's Hospital Cancer Centre, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company, Cheshire, UK.

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