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September 1988 in “Baillière's clinical obstetrics and gynaecology” Cyproterone acetate is effective for treating hirsutism and acne in women by blocking androgens in the skin and also works as a contraceptive.
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July 2004 in “Endocrine practice” Acromegaly can be hard to diagnose in young women with atypical symptoms, and persistent high phosphate levels should lead to growth hormone testing.
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October 1988 in “Pediatric research” Certain maturity signs appear before and after the first release of sperm in boys.
October 2017 in “Planta medica international open” Public education should promote the careful use of Turkish medicinal plants for skin diseases.
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