Update and Future of Hormonal Therapy in Acne

January 2003 in “ Dermatology ”

Diane Thiboutot, WenChieh Chen

TLDR Hormonal therapy is becoming a promising treatment for acne.

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research Update and Future of Hormonal Therapy in Acne

78 citations , January 2003 in “Dermatology”

Hormonal therapy is becoming a promising treatment for acne.

research Other Antiandrogens: Alternative Treatments for Acne and Hirsutism

11 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

Spironolactone works well for acne and hirsutism, isotretinoin is very effective for acne and may have antiandrogenic effects, and 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors should be considered antiandrogens.