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What drug directly opposes the effects of androgens in the skin?

Finasteride

Aldactone (spironolactone)

The choice of Aldactone (spironolactone) is correct because it is an anti-androgen medication that works by blocking the action of androgens at their receptor sites. This is particularly significant in the context of skin treatments, as androgens can lead to increased oil production, acne, and other skin issues. By opposing these effects, spironolactone can help to reduce the symptoms associated with androgen-mediated conditions.

In contrast, Finasteride primarily inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) but does not directly block androgen receptors. Minoxidil is primarily a topical treatment for hair loss and acts as a vasodilator, and Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections and does not have a significant effect on androgen levels or activity. Thus, Aldactone's mechanism of directly opposing androgenic effects in the skin makes it the clear choice in this context.

Minoxidil

Clindamycin

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