Hormonal Therapy for Acne: Why Not as First Line Therapy? Facts and Controversies

    December 2009 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”
    Andreas Katsambas, Clio Dessinioti
    Studysummary This review discusses the indications, contraindications, and potential for using hormonal therapy as a first-line treatment for acne in females, but reports no new clinical results.
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