Oral Contraceptives as Anti-Androgenic Treatment of Acne
July 2002
in “
JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada
”
oral contraceptives anti-androgenic treatment acne sex hormone-binding globulin SHBG dihydrotestosterone DHT cyproterone acetate CPA spironolactone non-steroidal anti-androgens flutamide finasteride hirsutism oral antibiotics inflammatory acne lesions low-dose OCs OCs birth control pills androgens Propecia
Studysummary This review discusses treatments for female acne, highlighting the effectiveness of low-dose oral contraceptives and noting their similar side effects to placebo; it reports no new clinical results.
Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer