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    GlossaryHormonal Agents

    medications that alter hormone levels to treat medical conditions

    Hormonal agents, also known as hormonal drugs, are medications that influence the body's hormone levels to treat various conditions. They can be used to manage hormone-related disorders, such as thyroid imbalances, diabetes, and certain cancers, by either supplementing deficient hormones or inhibiting excessive hormone production.

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      research The Use of Hormonal Agents in the Treatment of Acne

      14 citations , June 2016 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      The document reviewed the role of hormones and androgens in acne pathogenesis and evaluated the efficacy and side effects of various hormonal treatments, such as oral contraceptives, spironolactone, flutamide, cyproterone acetate, finasteride, and cortexolone 17α-propionate. It concluded that hormonal therapies were effective for treating acne in females and suggested that these therapies should be more widely studied and used to reduce reliance on antibiotics in acne treatment strategies.
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      research Acne

      231 citations , April 2005 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”
      Acne affects most teenagers and can continue into adulthood, with various treatments available that show improvement but have concerns like antibiotic resistance and side effects.
      Acne

      research Acne

      4 citations , January 2019
      Acne is a common skin condition that can be influenced by diet, lifestyle, and hormones, and requires a treatment approach that includes psychological considerations.

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