Hormone Therapy in Acne
January 2013
in “
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
”
hormone therapy acne androgens sebum production PCOS CAH androgen receptor blockers oral contraceptives spironolactone cyproterone acetate drospirenone flutamide low-dose glucocorticoids GnRH agonists 5α-reductase inhibitors hyperandrogenism metformin polycystic ovary syndrome congenital adrenal hyperplasia birth control pills Aldactone Androcur Yaz Eulexin glucocorticoids gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Glucophage
Studysummary This review examines hormonal influences on acne development and available hormonal therapies but reports no new clinical results.
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