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    Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne

    April 2016 in “ Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy ”
    Jing Gao, Mahto Anjali
    Studysummary This article discusses the multifactorial nature of acne vulgaris, detailing its link to androgen-induced sebum production, altered keratinisation, inflammation, and bacterial colonisation, but reports no new research findings.
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