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spironolactone and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

spironolactone has been researched along with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in 10 studies

Spironolactone: A potassium sparing diuretic that acts by antagonism of aldosterone in the distal renal tubules. It is used mainly in the treatment of refractory edema in patients with congestive heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, or hepatic cirrhosis. Its effects on the endocrine system are utilized in the treatments of hirsutism and acne but they can lead to adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p827)
spironolactone : A steroid lactone that is 17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone substituted by an oxo group at position 3 and an alpha-acetylsulfanyl group at position 7.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A chronic suppurative and cicatricial disease of the apocrine glands occurring chiefly in the axillae in women and in the groin and anal regions in men. It is characterized by poral occlusion with secondary bacterial infection, evolving into abscesses which eventually rupture. As the disease becomes chronic, ulcers appear, sinus tracts enlarge, fistulas develop, and fibrosis and scarring become evident.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Treatment with spironolactone aims to attenuate androgen-mediated conditions including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female pattern hair loss and hirsutism."6.66Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond. ( Al-Niaimi, F; Ali, FR; Searle, TN, 2020)
"Spironolactone is an economical potassium-sparing diuretic with an anti-androgenic effect and a good safety profile."5.56Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Baldness, and Hirsutism. ( Morgado-Carrasco, D; Vargas-Mora, P, 2020)
"Hormonal therapy is a potential treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)."5.51Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa. ( Golbari, NM; Kimball, AB; Porter, ML, 2019)
"Hormonal treatments in hidradenitis suppurativa: a systematic review."3.01Hormonal Treatments in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review. ( Hsiao, JL; Jeong, C; Masson, R; Shi, VY; Shih, T, 2023)
"Spironolactone is a drug, similar in structure to aldosterone and acts as an aldosterone receptor antagonist with an anti-androgenic effect."2.82Spironolactone in dermatology. ( Aguilar Medina, DA; Cazarín, J; Magaña, M, 2022)
"Treatment with spironolactone aims to attenuate androgen-mediated conditions including acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female pattern hair loss and hirsutism."2.66Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond. ( Al-Niaimi, F; Ali, FR; Searle, TN, 2020)
"Hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa is a disease with deep-seated chronic painful nodules, abscesses, and draining sinus tracts, which manifests on the apocrine gland-rich skin areas of the body."2.61Is There a Role for Antiandrogen Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa? A Systematic Review of Published Data. ( Kyrgidis, A; Nikolakis, G; Zouboulis, CC, 2019)
"Hidradenitis suppurativa is a recurrent inflammatory skin condition characterized by abscesses and boils, predominantly in the groin, armpit, and buttocks areas."2.55Hormonal therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa: Review. ( Clark, AK; Quinonez, RL; Saric, S; Sivamani, RK, 2017)
"Spironolactone is an economical potassium-sparing diuretic with an anti-androgenic effect and a good safety profile."1.56Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Baldness, and Hirsutism. ( Morgado-Carrasco, D; Vargas-Mora, P, 2020)
"Hormonal therapy is a potential treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)."1.51Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa. ( Golbari, NM; Kimball, AB; Porter, ML, 2019)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (40.00)24.3611
2020's6 (60.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Horissian, M1
Maczuga, S1
Barbieri, JS1
Zaenglein, AL1
Aguilar Medina, DA1
Cazarín, J1
Magaña, M1
Masson, R1
Shih, T1
Jeong, C1
Shi, VY1
Hsiao, JL1
Quinlan, C1
Kirby, B1
Hughes, R1
Vargas-Mora, P1
Morgado-Carrasco, D1
Searle, TN1
Al-Niaimi, F1
Ali, FR1
Clark, AK1
Quinonez, RL1
Saric, S1
Sivamani, RK1
Golbari, NM1
Porter, ML1
Kimball, AB1
Nikolakis, G1
Kyrgidis, A1
Zouboulis, CC1
Lee, A1
Fischer, G1

Reviews

5 reviews available for spironolactone and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

ArticleYear
Spironolactone in dermatology.
    Dermatologic therapy, 2022, Volume: 35, Issue:5

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Dermatology; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Hirsutism; Humans; Spironolactone

2022
Hormonal Treatments in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2023, Aug-01, Volume: 22, Issue:8

    Topics: Finasteride; Flutamide; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Humans; Liraglutide; Metformin; Spironolactone

2023
Spironolactone in dermatology: uses in acne and beyond.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2020, Volume: 45, Issue:8

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adult; Alopecia; Dermatology; Drug Monitoring; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Hirs

2020
Hormonal therapies for hidradenitis suppurativa: Review.
    Dermatology online journal, 2017, Nov-12, Volume: 23, Issue:10

    Topics: 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; Dutasteride; Female; Finasteride; Hidr

2017
Is There a Role for Antiandrogen Therapy for Hidradenitis Suppurativa? A Systematic Review of Published Data.
    American journal of clinical dermatology, 2019, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Androgen Antagonists; Androgens; Cyproterone Acetate; Drug Therapy, Combination; Finasteride; Hidrad

2019

Other Studies

5 other studies available for spironolactone and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

ArticleYear
Trends in the prescribing pattern of spironolactone for acne and hidradenitis suppurativa in adolescents.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2022, Volume: 87, Issue:3

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Adolescent; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Humans; Spironolactone

2022
Spironolactone therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa.
    Clinical and experimental dermatology, 2020, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aftercare; Androgen Antagonists; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Humans; Middle Aged; Retro

2020
Spironolactone in Dermatology: Uses in Acne, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Female Pattern Baldness, and Hirsutism.
    Actas dermo-sifiliograficas, 2020, Volume: 111, Issue:8

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Dermatology; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Hirsutism; Humans; Spironola

2020
Antiandrogen therapy with spironolactone for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2019, Volume: 80, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Androgen Antagonists; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Humans; Retrospective Studies; Spiron

2019
A case series of 20 women with hidradenitis suppurativa treated with spironolactone.
    The Australasian journal of dermatology, 2015, Volume: 56, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Androgen Antagonists; Female; Hidradenitis Suppurativa; Humans; Middle Aged; Retr

2015