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    Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology

    January 2001 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    James C. Shaw
    Studysummary This article reviews the use of hormonal therapies in dermatology, specifically focusing on their pathophysiologic rationale, indications, commonly used drugs, and pretreatment evaluations, and it reports no new research findings.
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