A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne in Adult Female Patients

    December 2017 in “ International Journal of Women's Dermatology ”
    A.U. Tan, Bethanee J. Schlosser, Amy S. Paller
    Studysummary This review discusses various treatment options for adult female acne, highlighting the need for tailored approaches due to individual patient needs and reports no clinical outcomes.
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