A few months later my hair was falling out in handfuls. Spironolactone is one of the most powerful anti-androgens available. Spironolactone is known to reduce androgens, male sex hormones linked to facial hair growth. The doctors started me off with a 50mg once a day. Since it is so powerful, it is not used orally for men, due to side effects. My dermatologist has prescribed it for me. And wow, my skin glowed, it was the best skin I’ve had since my childhood. For this balding man, giving him Spironolactone can actually encourage hair growth on the head. (P.S. Doctor has increase dosage to 100mg twice a day to continue to lower free testosterone a… Joined: Jul 1, 2011 Messages: 339 Likes Received: 0 Dislikes Received: 0. Spironolactone - PCOS and Hair Loss Success Story Discussion in 'Success Stories' started by Women's Hair Loss Project, Apr 30, 2009. This prescription medication typically is used to treat high blood pressure, edema and hyperaldosteronism, indicates the Mayo Cliniic.However, it also can act as an antiandrogen. I am just trying to figure out what helped it. But it started growing again. Spironolactone is a drug usually prescribed for patients with heart problems, ... hair loss and hirsutism (male pattern hair growth in women). I decided to try it out and went to a dermatologist to have this medicine prescribed to me. Other docs may prescribe it if you have PCOS and the resulting too high level of androgen. I went and did further research on soya and hair growth and found that there was a connection. The pic on the left is right when my hair loss began.... the right is just before I chopped it off above my ears. It also acts as an aldosterone inhibitor (prevents salt retention) and can be used to treat high […] So for those who have not had success with the medication I suggest adding soya protein. Among the most popular is spironolactone, ... face and body hair. Minoxidil, spironolactone, and finasteride are typically used to treat it. Most young women taking spironolactone medication will see positive results; however, it can take up to 6 months to see an improvement in . Hirsutism. Im not sure what is causing the thickening but i can probably cruise on 2.5mg of loniten and be fine same with 50-100mg spironolactone without any negative effects. Take medication after a meal, once daily or as prescribed. Apr 30, 2009. Now, there is confirmation, that commonly prescribed combination therapy consisting of a low dose oral contraceptive and spironolactone, a drug also used for blood pressure, does indeed provide sustained improvement in … Hope this helps. jenny November 5, 2010 at 7:06 am. Starting dosage 25mg twice daily for 4 months = free testosterone lower to 8.5. Spironolactone slows down the hair loss but does not help hair regrowth. I just wanted to say that I did take spironolactone for acne and it worked wonders, it was a beauty pill for sure and to add to that it stopped all the dark hair growth on my face and even body hair became less and when I would shave no more razor burn or very little, it was great!!!! \"I started taking spirolactone about 10 months ago for PCOS, hirsutism, and to lower my free testosterone, it was at 11. 58828 This is the progression since starting 50 mg Spiro June 2011. My hair loss began when I stopped Yaz due to blind spots in my vision the eye doctors thought was from the Yaz. One other option you should know about is prescription medications for hair growth. Regarding the minoxidil and spironolactone combination, Dr. Lee states, "whereas neither medication alone is particularly effective for the majority of patients, the success of the combination has been experimentally proven." Spironolactone is very effective in lessening hair growth and improving acne for young women, especially those who have not seen desirable results withoral contraceptive pills. Excessive Hair Growth. The treatment is also sometimes prescribed in other cases of hirsutism. “Off licence” means that is not specifically indicated for these conditions in the prescribing licence. Spironolactone has been used effectively, in small doses, to treat edema, according to this 2010 scientific review published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher numbers of androgens and often experience multiple benefits with the drug. Spironolactone also decreases testosterone production, making it additionally effective for hirsutism. Kelly7 Established Member. The bummer is that I love the way my skin is on Spironolactone but my hair is my main concern. If you like I can send a “before” pic of me now and then an “after” in 6-12 months! I’m unsure, however, if this is *new* growth, or hair that I lost during the shed. Reply. I stopped the Spironolactone because it didn't help my HS, having no idea about its other benefits. But during my research I found out that the effective dosage would be 200 mg a day (divided). Notes: Spironolactone is one of the most powerful anti-androgens available. Hirsutism, also known as excessive hair growth, is a common symptom in women who suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). It is also absorbed locally when applied topically, so it is good for hair loss treatment since it is not absorbed throughout your It can help treat acne, hair loss, and Hirsutism (excessive body hair growth). The women tested had suffered from female pattern baldness and a third of them noticed very prominent results, while a slightly higher proportion were able to limit further hair loss in the future. I can't use Accutane because it causes hair loss and I've already struggled with hair loss/shedding last year and I know Accutane will exacerbate it and replace one problem with another. … My endo said there has to be a reason why medical text lists 200mg as the gold standard dosage for hair loss- I'm going to try to have faith in that for a while I guess. It soya contains a type of phytoestrogen which my act as a type of blocker of DHT. Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed. It is not usually given to men to treat skin problems. I … Other indications include blood pressure, low blood potassium, early puberty, and excessive hair growth especially in women. Symptoms of PCOS such as excessive hair growth, acne, and absent periods respond well to OC-spironolactone treatment, with greater improvements with longer-term use. Spironolactone is a diuretic commonly used to treat fluid retention but has shown results for patients suffering from unwanted hair. He suggests to first apply the minoxidil to areas of thinning hair and then apply the spironolactone. So, I decided to do 200 mg a day. #10 sheeny, Dec 8, 2015. Hair Loss Treatment Type: Anti-androgen Availability: Prescription. Spironolactone, in daily doses of 50-200 mg, blocks androgen receptors. In this video you’ll learn whether you can, and should use Spironolactone for hair loss. And I feel better physically and mentally. Here’s what I do notice: Do you see the little hairs (about 3/4 of an inch) on my temple? Spironolactone Side Effects . It is also absorbed locally when applied topically, so it is good for hair loss treatment since it is not absorbed throughout your body. In a woman with a mustache and beard from hirsutism, Spironolactone may cause loss of facial hair, and yet thicken scalp hair. That’s regrowth from the Spironolactone. One of the few studies that has been conducted on Spironolactone for hair loss concluded that as many as 30% of female patients may be able to experience some form of hair growth. It has an excellent success rate for thinning hair on the top of the scalp. Another novel option is using nutraceuticals with phytoactive compounds, like circumin and ashwagandha, and/or saw palmettto and tocotrienols. It is also used in the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Women's Hair Loss Project Administrator Staff Member. Spironolactone is marketed under so many brand names and mostly, it is sold as Aldactone among others.As a medication, it is used to treat fluid buildup as a result of heart failure, liver scarring or kidney diseases. … Hair is curly and has volume so I never really did anything about it, it was easy to hide. Now I can tell I have some new growth up front (where most my hair loss is) and my part is tightening up. Background: Minoxidil and spironolactone are oral antihypertensives known to stimulate hair growth. In short, spironolactone combats high dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and testosterone levels, which can lead to different degrees of hair thinning or permanent hair loss. I also have two sons, a great hubby and a job. From The Women' Hair Loss Project: I just want to post my SUCCESS STORY here regarding PCOS and hairloss. Doctor increase dosage to 50mg twice daily for 6 months = Free testosterone is at 7.9, slightly less facial hair, facial skin is clear and smooth (previously had orange peel skin), slightly less oily skin too, no weight gain. Stressful times arose, hair suffered, started to see that bald shine and it was/is VERY noticeable. Some people are commenting that they have never seen me with more hair and honestly thought it was fake lol. First, it is a “potassium sparing” diuretic (water pill) commonly used to remove surplus fluid from the body’s bloodstream or tissues. Spironolactone stops hair shedding by inhibiting the effects of androgens (like testosterone) that combine with an enzyme to create a hormone that causes hair … I have added soya to my diet once again. My cousin does hair and said the regrowth looks 2 months old which would point to the Spironolactone. My family can tell a difference. However, I don’t notice any additional growth in that area quite just yet. I'm going to explaining my 1 month review of spironolactone. Its anti-androgen effects can counter the hormones that promote excessive hair growth. It is not widely used since it is available only by prescription. I know this is something that is so devastating to many of us PCOS women and … home > baldness> spironolactone Spironolactone Anti-Androgen and Hair Loss Background: Spironolactone does many things to our bodies. I now have more hair then 6 or 7 years ago and i am getting comments that my hair is darker and longer. 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