Is spironolactone approved for hair loss?

Written by Dr. Christian Drerup
Updated on 22 March 2026
No. In Germany, spironolactone is approved for conditions including high blood pressure, heart failure and fluid retention, but not for hair loss. For hereditary hair loss in women, it is used off-label and is prescription-only.
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