A 37-year-old female asked:
I recently stop using spironolactone that was prescribed for acne. in the last 3 weeks i started using retin a (tretinoin). i am now experiencing hair loss.?
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Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Spironolactone : Spironolactone blocks androgen receptors. It may be that when it was discontinued the surge of androgens created hair loss. See your doctor for possible solutions.
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