Research has shown spironolactone to be extremely effective at treating acne — in fact, one June 2017 study in the ‌International Journal of Women's Dermatology‌ found that 85 percent of ...

Medical experts believe it works by blocking your skin's hormones from making too much sebum, which can clog pores and cause acne. Spironolactone, an oral medication prescribed to women that is ...

Spironolactone: Doctors prescribe this medication to treat high blood pressure. It’s also prescribed for people who are retaining too much fluid. Dermatologists have been prescribing it for many years ...

The landmark Randomized Aldactone Evaluation Study (RALES), published in 1999, showed that spironolactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, improves outcomes in patients with severe heart failure.