Insulin Sensitivity, Androgens, and Isotretinoin Therapy in Women with Severe Acne

    November 2012 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Fatma Çetinözman, Duygu Yazgan Aksoy, Gonca Elçin, Bülent Yıldız
    Studysummary In this study, isotretinoin treatment in women with severe acne increased body weight and triglycerides but did not affect androgens or insulin sensitivity.
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