Association of Acne Tarda with Endocrinological Disorders

September 2022 in “ Dermato ”

Evgenia Makrantonaki, Christos C. Zouboulis

acne tarda hyperandrogenism hyperandrogenemia polycystic ovarian syndrome primary ovarian insufficiency Cushing’s syndrome late-onset adrenogenital syndrome PCOS Cushing's

Studysummary This review discusses acne tarda, emphasizing its commonality in women and potential links to endocrinological disorders, but reports no new clinical findings and suggests collaboration with specialists for management. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

Acne tarda, acne that develops or continues after 25 years of age, is more common in women and is often linked to endocrinological disorders such as hyperandrogenism, hyperandrogenemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, primary ovarian insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, and late-onset adrenogenital syndrome. A study of 835 women with late-onset acne found hyperandrogenemia in 56.5% of the women. Treatment is similar to that of acne in adolescence, but may require long-term treatment over years or decades. An interdisciplinary approach involving gynecologists and endocrinologists is crucial in the diagnostic evaluation and therapy of patients with acne tarda.

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