Hair Loss: Anti-Androgen, Spironolactone NYC - (212) 644-6454 - New York, NY

New York Dermatology 30 East 60th Street (Park/Madison) 8th Floor Suite 805 New York, NY Spironolactone hair loss   Doctors frequently prescribe Spironolactone to treat acne, pattern baldness and hirsutism in women.  212.644.6454 Topical Spironolactone: A study conducted by Berardesca E. et al concluded that 5% topical spironolactone cream acts as an antiandrogen in human sebaceous glands, competing with DHT receptors and producing a decrease of labelled DHT Side effects: Some of the possible side effects associated with spironolactone are: Nausea Headache Low blood pressure Constipation / diarrhea Dizziness Shortness of breath Rashes Vomiting Does dependent effects in females Breast pain or tenderness, gynecomastia (in men) Do not use salt substitutes or low-sodium milk products that contain potassium while taking spironolactone.  Comes in 25mg, 50 mg, 100 mg.  It is also affected by increased sensitivity to androgens in the hair follicles, and the secretory glands around the hair follicles, called sebaceous glands 212.644.6454