Acne in Hirsute Women

    January 2014 in “ Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii ”
    Besa Gacaferri Lumezi, Hatixhe Latifi Pupovci, Violeta Lokaj Berisha … Antigona Gerqari
    Studysummary Among women with hirsutism studied, this research found a high prevalence of acne, particularly associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome and endocrine changes.
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    Research cited in this study 7

    1. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Acne Skin therapy letter · 2011
    2. Androgen Dependence of Hirsutism, Acne, and Alopecia in Women Medicine · 2009
    3. Pharmacologic Modulation of Sebaceous Gland Activity: Mechanisms and Clinical Applications Dermatologic Clinics · 2007
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