21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Pediatrics in review” This review discusses the onset of menstruation and related challenges in young women, with a focus on primary amenorrhea, its diagnosis, and management strategies, and reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses contraceptive options for adolescent girls, highlighting potential recommendations and contraindications, and reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that hormonal IUD implantation was associated with an increased risk of acne vulgaris but a decreased risk of hirsutism, alopecia, and rosacea compared to nonhormonal copper IUDs.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers found that exposure to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors and spironolactone in female alopecia patients was not linked to an increased risk of developing malignant or benign gynecologic tumors when compared to minoxidil use.