Long-Term Prophylaxis With Androgens in the Management of Hereditary Angioedema in Emerging Countries

    November 2022 in “ Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases ”
    Yinshi Guo, Huanping Zhang, Lei He … Rongfei Zhu
    Studysummary This review discusses treatment options for hereditary angioedema and reports no new results; it highlights concerns about androgen side effects and mentions approved alternatives with fewer serious adverse effects.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Androgen Treatment in Adolescent Males With Hypogonadism American journal of men's health · 2020
    2. Androgens in Women: Role in Androgen-Mediated Cutaneous Disorders Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    3. Effects of Two Estroprogestins Containing Ethinylestradiol 30 μg and Drospirenone 3 mg and Ethinylestradiol 30 μg and Chlormadinone 2 mg on Skin and Hormonal Hyperandrogenic Manifestations Gynecological endocrinology · 2008