Oral spironolactone for acne vulgaris in females: Evidence review and practical recommendations

Acne vulgaris is a common condition, and in females, often persists into adulthood. In this review, we evaluate the evidence for the efficacy and safety of oral spironolactone in females with acne vulgaris and provide practical recommendations for prescribing. Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Co...

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Published in:	JAAD Reviews
Main Authors:	Katina J. Selvaraj, BA, BSc, MD, MMed (Clin Epi), William James, MD, Haady Fallah, BSc (Med), MBBS (Hon 1), MMed (Clin Epi)
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-09-01
Subjects:	acne vulgaris contraceptive female isotretinoin review spironolactone
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950198925000649