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    Update on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Importance in Dermatology

    December 2015 in “ Revista Chilena de Dermatología ”
    María Teresa Molina C., Daniela Carvajal A., Javier Fernández M.
    Studysummary This article discusses the dermatological manifestations of polycystic ovary syndrome and emphasizes the importance of recognizing acne, hirsutism, and alopecia for early diagnosis; it reports no new clinical results.
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