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Non-Antibiotic Treatment for Women with Persistent Acne: Study

Researchers in the UK looked at spironolactone, a high blood pressure medication, along with topicals.

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By: Christine Esposito

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A team of researchers led by the University of Southampton has shown that spironolactone—a readily available drug used to treat high blood pressure—could help the thousands of women who suffer from persistent acne. The SAFA study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is the first large-scale clinical trial to provide evidence that spironolactone is an effective treatment for the skin condition. The results of the trial were published in the British Medical Jou...

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