Androgen Effects on the Skin

    July 2015 in “ Cambridge University Press eBooks ”
    Grace Kim, Alexa B. Kimball
    Studysummary Androgens like testosterone affect skin health and can lead to conditions such as acne and hair loss, with various treatments available.
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