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September 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating adult women's acne.
78 citations,
February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
September 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new tool can analyze hair to detect changes due to hormones, genetics, and aging.
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24 citations,
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June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride may cause gum side effects in some patients.
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8 citations,
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Women with PCOS are at higher risk for gum disease, and managing shared risk factors can help both conditions.
47 citations,
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14 citations,
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31 citations,
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71 citations,
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2 citations,
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8 citations,
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81 citations,
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