Treatment Guidelines in Adult Women: Effectiveness of Hormonal Therapy in Treating Acne Vulgaris

    March 2011 in “ Informa Healthcare eBooks ”
    Jennifer Villasenor, Diane Berson, Daniela Kroshinsky
    Studysummary Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
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