Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne

    May 1986 in “ Clinics in endocrinology and metabolism ”
    Robert L. Rosenfield
    Studysummary This review explores how androgens and growth hormone influence the development of terminal hairs and sebaceous glands, attributing variability in hirsutism and acne to differing genetic sensitivities to androgens, but reports no new experimental data.
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    Research cited in this study 6

    1. Studies of Androgen Metabolism and Action in Cultured Hair and Skin Cells Journal of Steroid Biochemistry · 1986
    2. Female Hirsutism: Pathophysiological Considerations and Therapeutic Implications Endocrine reviews · 1984
    3. Elevated Free Testosterone Levels in Women With Acne Archives of Dermatology · 1983
    4. Treatment of Hirsutism With Spironolactone JAMA · 1982
    5. Effect of Cyproterone Acetate on Hair Growth, Sebaceous Secretion, and Endocrine Parameters in a Hirsute Subject British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement · 1977
    6. The Influence of Cyproterone Acetate Orally on the Hair Root Status in Women with Idiopathic Hirsutism Archives of dermatological research · 1977

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