Aspects of Cutaneous Androgen-Dependent Syndromes

    September 1980 in “ International Journal of Dermatology ”
    F.R.C.P. Arthur Rook
    TLDR Understanding hormones is key to treating certain skin conditions.
    The document "Aspects of Cutaneous Androgen-Dependent Syndromes" by Arthur Rook, published in the International Journal of Dermatology in September 1980, discussed various skin conditions influenced by androgens. It highlighted the role of androgens in conditions such as acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia. The paper emphasized the importance of understanding the hormonal mechanisms behind these syndromes to develop effective treatments. The study was presented at the Fourth Congress of the International Society of Tropical Dermatology in 1979 and has been cited three times.
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