Acne in the Adult Female Patient: A Practical Approach

    September 2012 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    Faranak Kamangar, Kanade Shinkai
    Studysummary This review describes a practical approach for dermatologists to manage adult female acne using hormonal therapies and highlights the importance of identifying possible underlying endocrine disorders like PCOS, but it does not report new findings.
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