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    Cutaneous Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

    March 2020 in “ Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research ”
    Enrico Carmina
    Studysummary This review discusses the contribution of non-androgen causes to acne and female pattern hair loss in PCOS and emphasizes the need for targeted treatment approaches without relying on hyperandrogenism as a diagnostic marker.
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