spironolactone has been researched along with Hypotrichosis in 1 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.
Hypotrichosis: Presence of less than the normal amount of hair. (Dorland, 27th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Common types of nonscarring hair loss, including female pattern hair loss and telogen effluvium, may be diagnosed and managed by the obstetrician/gynecologist." | 2.52 | Hair loss in women. ( Bechtel, MA; Harfmann, KL, 2015) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (100.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Harfmann, KL | 1 |
| Bechtel, MA | 1 |
1 review available for spironolactone and Hypotrichosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Hair loss in women.
Topics: 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; Alopecia; Androgen Antagonists; Female; Finasteride; Flutamide; Hair; | 2015 |