Hormonal Therapy in Dermatology

    January 2001 in “ Dermatologic clinics ”
    James C. Shaw
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    TLDR Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
    The document from January 1, 2001, discussed the use of hormonal therapy in dermatology, particularly for conditions influenced by androgens such as acne, hirsutism, and androgenetic alopecia. It highlighted that while hormonal therapy is one of the options for treating acne, it stands as the sole medical treatment for hirsutism and the most promising option for medically managing androgenetic alopecia. The article covered the underlying reasons for using hormonal treatments, the patient demographics, the conditions treated, the most commonly used medications, and the necessary evaluations before initiating treatment.
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