Acne and Hirsutism in Teenagers

    February 2003 in “ Baillière's best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology/Baillière's best practice and research in clinical obstetrics and gynaecology ”
    Julian H. Barth, S.M. Clark
    Studysummary This review discusses the relationship between acne, body hair, and androgenic stimulation in adolescent girls, emphasizing treatment decisions based on disease severity rather than endocrine findings.
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