Contraceptive Use in Acne

    July 2014 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Charlene Lam, Andrea L. Zaenglein
    Studysummary This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
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