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Spironolactone works by blocking aldosterone and decreasing androgen hormone production (testosterone) in the skin.9
There are two forms of spironolactone used for acne: oral (taken by mouth) and topical (applied to the skin).
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Stress produces more androgens, which are linked with the production of more sebum.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Hormonal changes: Rising androgen levels during puberty can cause sebaceous glands to grow and produce excess oil, leading to acne.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Hormonal factors: Male-pattern baldness is associated with androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2025
Stress produces more androgens, which are linked with the production of more sebum.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025
Hormonal changes: Rising androgen levels during puberty can cause sebaceous glands to grow and produce excess oil, leading to acne.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
Hormonal factors: Male-pattern baldness is associated with androgens, particularly dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Androgen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/androgen. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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androgen
noun
an·dro·gen
ˈan-drə-jən 
: a male sex hormone (as testosterone)
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