What Are The Common Prescription Acne Medications?

Spironolactone

Spironolactone may be used as a high blood pressure medication. It also appears to treat heart, kidney, and liver problems. Recent research seems to indicate that this medication also helps treat hormonal acne. However, this may only be an 'off-label' use. The medication may reduce certain hormones in the body. It seems to be particularly effective at reducing androgen hormones such as testosterone. This may help with acne because excessive amounts of these hormones seem to be a major cause of it.

Unfortunately, men may not always be able to take this medication because of its effects on testosterone. If they are approved to take it, doctors may have to add extra monitoring. Pregnant women also seem to need to avoid this medication as well. Patients who do take it should be prepared to urinate more often. The reason may be that this medication also appears to be a diuretic.

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