Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    July 2006 in “ Dermatologic therapy ”
    Eve J. Lowenstein
    Studysummary This article reviews the diagnosis and treatment approaches for cutaneous manifestations of PCOS, reporting on various treatment options without presenting new clinical results.
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