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November 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This review explores androgen metabolism in the skin, highlighting enzyme localization and potential implications for treating androgen-dependent skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
This article discusses the complexities of diagnosing hyperandrogenism in women and reviews potential treatments, such as antiandrogens and finasteride, but reports no new clinical findings.
October 2025 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” In this study, an Egyptian cohort with PCOS showed a high prevalence of skin issues like hirsutism and acne compared to controls, with hirsutism linked to higher androgen levels, while other factors also influenced acne and alopecia.
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May 1994 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This article reviews the clinical characterization and potential treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting minoxidil's efficacy in hair regrowth and noting the need for further genetic research; it reports no new clinical results.
November 1993 in “PubMed” This article reviews the role of androgens in skin metabolism and diseases like acne and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results; the authors note unresolved issues regarding androgen interactions in skin structures.