Update and Future of Hormonal Therapy in Acne

    January 2003 in “ Dermatology ”
    Diane Thiboutot, WenChieh Chen
    Studysummary This article reviews hormonal therapy as a treatment for acne in women and suggests that emerging research on hormone synthesis and metabolism in the skin could guide future drug development.
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