Serum 3α-Androstanediol-Glucuronide Is Decreased in Nonhirsute Women with Acne Vulgaris

    December 1996 in “ Fertility and Sterility ”
    Elmar A. Joura, Alexandra Geusau, Barbara Schneider … Johannes Huber
    Studysummary This study found that in women with acne vulgaris, lower serum levels of 3α-androstanediol-glucuronide suggest reduced 5α-reductase activity compared to controls, indicating that 5α-reductase inhibitors may not be effective for acne treatment.
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