Use of Oral Contraceptives in the Management of Acne

    November 2011 in “ Open access journal of contraception ”
    Gian Benedetto Melis, Marisa Orrù, Maria Francesca Marotto … Anna Maria Paoletti
    Studysummary This article reviews the role of androgens and oral contraceptives in acne pathogenesis and management but presents no new clinical results.
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