11 citations
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May 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Taking a small dose of prednisone before menstruation can almost completely prevent premenstrual acne with few side effects.
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acne is common in women, often hormone-related, negatively affects quality of life, and requires various treatments.
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January 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Adult acne is more common in women, often linked to hormones, and can be harder to treat.
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August 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that persistent acne in adult females is often moderate severity, and younger age, premenstrual flare, and irregular menstruation were linked to PCOS, suggesting a need for screening.
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.