Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today?

    June 2015 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Vincenzo Bettoli, Stefania Zauli, Annarosa Virgili
    Studysummary Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
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