Treat Hormonal Acne with Spironolactone: A Dermatologist Explains | DERM CHAT

Hormonal acne can be very difficult to treat and one of the most popular acne prescriptions you can get is spironolactone. And it's available in both oral and topical forms. We chatted with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sam Ellis to learn all about spironolactone to help you find out if it's right for you.

NOTE: This video is informational. It is not meant to be medical advice. Please consult a board-certified dermatologist or physician before taking spironolactone to find out if it's right for you.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:41 What is spironolactone?
01:29 Who can use it?
01:45 Side effects
02:59 Oral vs topical
03:26 How topical spironolactone works
04:20 Candidates for oral spironolactone
04:44 How long should you use it?
05:50 Candidates for topical spironolactone
06:18 Can you take both?
07:23 How do you get it?
08:31 Who should avoid it?
09:47 Pregnancy-safe?
11:57 Does it cause hair growth?
12:53 Results
13:38 Can teens use it?
14:31 Can you use it with birth control?
15:04 Is there a purging period?

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