3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study observed that adult female acne may be associated with hyperandrogenic features and polycystic ovary syndrome, though routine hormonal tests often do not show abnormalities other than PCOS.
2 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study observed that acne was strongly associated with higher BMI, alopecia, menstrual dysfunction, positive familial history, and overuse of sweet and fatty foods among dermatology patients.
September 2026 in “Quality in Sport” This review discusses hyperandrogenism in female athletes, focusing on dermatological indicators for diagnosis and emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach to manage the condition effectively.
150 citations
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November 2007 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study determined that nonclassical congenital adrenal hyperplasia has a 2.2% prevalence among hyperandrogenic women in Spain, with basal serum 17-hydroxyprogesterone showing excellent diagnostic performance.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter discusses androgenic signs and disorders in Greek female patients with acne and reports no new clinical findings.