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July 2011 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This study observed a high prevalence of postadolescent acne in adult women, which was often inflammatory and moderately severe, with persistent acne in half the cases and frequent involvement of the mandible.
September 2025 in “Middle East Fertility Society Journal” This study found that 10.3% of female high school students in Islamabad screened positive for PCOS, with associations including irregular menstrual cycles and higher BMI among those testing positive.
November 2015 in “International journal of science and research” This study found that adult acne is more inflammatory than adolescent acne and predominantly affects the cheeks, jaw-line, and chin.
January 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with acne after adolescence are more likely to have PCOS and should be checked for it.
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March 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” This review found that combined oral contraceptives and spironolactone are effective treatments for adult acne in women, but noted that oral contraceptives increase the risk of venous thromboembolism and require individual risk assessment before use.