At what age are you comfortable to start prescribing spironolactone for acne in adolescent females?
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Dermatology · University of Pennsylvania
When I first reported the utility of spironolactone in women, I was concerned about possible development issues,in young women particularly muscle development which is influenced by androgens. After consulting with pediatric endocrinologist colleagues at Children's Hospital Philadelphia who saw no c...