TLDR Insulin might be involved in causing hair loss and acne.
The study investigated the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and acne vulgaris, involving 54 patients with AGA, 54 with acne vulgaris, and 54 controls. The research found no statistically significant differences in sociodemographic distribution, blood glucose, and insulin levels between the cases and controls, nor between the AGA and acne groups. Despite these findings, the study concluded that insulin might play a role in the etiopathogenesis of AGA and acne vulgaris.
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” Menopausal acne is treated with medications and lifestyle changes, but careful choice is needed due to side effects.
18 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
[object Object] January 2019 in “ARC journal of pharmaceutical sciences” Acne can be managed with various treatments and requires psychological support due to its emotional impact.
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December 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Adult female acne is complex and requires a combination of treatments for effective management.
October 2021 in “Turkderm” Hormonal imbalances, not insulin resistance or dyslipidemia, may be more important in causing acne in women over 25.