September 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the non-contraceptive benefits of hormonal contraception for treating acne vulgaris and hirsutism, highlighting improvements in quality of life, and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Revista Colombiana de Endocrinología Diabetes & Metabolismo” This review concluded that for women, the benefits of testosterone implants are outweighed by risks, with possible higher rates of irreversible adverse effects than previously reported.
2 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This narrative review synthesized current research on hormonal therapies in cosmetic dermatology, finding they offer promising, evidence-based applications for conditions like aging skin, acne, and melasma, but noting that safety and personalized treatment approaches are essential for responsible clinical use.
14 citations
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April 2005 in “African Journal of Reproductive Health” This article reviews non-biodegradable progestational subdermal implants as long-acting contraceptives for women, discussing their effectiveness, associated side effects, and implementation challenges without reporting new clinical results.
78 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology” 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.
