Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing medication used as a diuretic medication for heart failure, liver disease and high blood pressure.
Its useful for hirsutism, acne and seborrhoea because it has anti-androgenic properties.
Spironolactone is usually slowly increased from 50 to 200 mg daily.It may take six or more months to see improvement in the skin condition.