Antiandrogen Therapy in Dermatology

    November 1996 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    James C. Shaw
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of antiandrogen therapy in dermatology, covering treatments for conditions like acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
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