Hormonal Treatment for Acne

    November 2020 in “ TURKDERM ”
    Aysun Şikar Aktürk
    Studysummary This study reports that hormonal therapies, particularly combined oral contraceptives, are commonly used and effective in treating acne in women, especially those with hormonal imbalances or specific acne patterns, regardless of their serum androgen levels.
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    Research cited in this study 7

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    2. Oral Spironolactone for Acne Vulgaris in Adult Females: A Hybrid Systematic Review American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2017
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    5. Is Hormonal Treatment Still an Option in Acne Today? British Journal of Dermatology · 2015
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    7. Antiandrogenic Therapy with Cyproterone Acetate in Female Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Acne Vulgaris Medicine and Pharmacy Reports · 2014