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Does spironolactone really help with hair loss?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Spironilactone: it is an aldosterone antagonist, potassium sparing diuretic that also inhibits the 5-alpha reductase receptors on hair follicles. It slows down hair loss but does not affect hair re- growth. Hope that helps

Answered 8/30/2015

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