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Winlevi

About this product

Winlevi is a topical antiandrogen medication designed to treat acne.

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Guru Score

67%

Mixed

3 experts · Moderate agreement
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What the gurus are saying

This topical antiandrogen specifically targets acne in patients who distrust oral medications. Dermatologists are testing it in this population to assess how well it performs. The clinical experience base is still small, making it an emerging option rather than an established choice.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take August 2026
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"Another topical prescription I can try to help slow down oil production and get fewer of these lesions to grow is something called Winlevi. This is a topical acne medication that targets the oil glands specifically to reduce oil production so we don't feed the bacteria that cause acne. Topical Winlevi is very similar to oral spironolactone, which is commonly used in females for hormonal acne. Winlevi has to be used twice a day to be effective, and currently it's only a brand-name medication, meaning it's going to be expensive depending on your insurance plan."
~Approved
"There's a topical antiandrogen medication called Winlevi, otherwise known as clascoterone."
~Mixed
"They most recently came out with a spironolactone cream also known as Winlevi. I have been giving it to some patients to see what it does for them, especially those who are extremely distrustful of oral medications."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is Winlevi?

Winlevi is a topical antiandrogen medication designed to treat acne.

Is Winlevi worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 67%.

What is Winlevi's Guru Score?

Winlevi holds a Guru Score of 67%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Winlevi best for?

Winlevi is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.

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