Anti-Androgen Treatments for Hirsutism and Acne in Women of Childbearing Age

    January 2010 in “ Annales d'endocrinologie ”
    Anne Bachelot, Nathalie Chabbert-Buffet, Sylvie Salenave … Marie-Béatrice Galand-Portier
    Studysummary This review discusses treatment options for hirsutism in women of childbearing age, focusing on the use of contraceptives, CPA, spironolactone, and third-line therapies, and reports no clinical results.
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