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    Skin Manifestations of Hyperandrogenism: An Update

    May 2026 in “ HORMONES ”
    Stefania Magkou, Evangelia Sali, Ioanna A. Paschou … Stavroula Α. Paschou
    Studysummary In this review, the authors discuss various skin conditions linked to hyperandrogenism, such as acne and alopecia, with a focus on androgen-targeted therapies, suggesting these are generally more effective than non-androgen-targeted options.
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