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June 1981 in “PubMed” This article reviews the skin changes that can occur with hormonal contraceptive use and highlights various mechanisms and potential treatment strategies but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 Hormonal contraceptives and therapies regulate organ functions and treat various conditions.
November 1978 in “PubMed” This review discusses the role of antiandrogenic gestagens in treating androgen-dependent skin disorders and highlights the need for dermatologists to collaborate with endocrinologists and gynecologists for effective management.
This article suggests using oral contraceptives with antiandrogenic properties for women with virilization symptoms like acne and advises higher doses of antiandrogens for severe acne, androgenic alopecia, or idiopathic hirsutism.
This study found that cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol improved acne and seborrhea within 3–6 months in women, but had less satisfactory results for alopecia and hirsutism.