Hormonal treatment of acne in women

Acne vulgaris is a common and chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous unit. Standard treatment protocols include topical retinoids, topical and oral antimicrobials, and isotretinoin. Hormonal therapies can be added to the regimen in some patients. This article will review the hormonal pathogenesis of...

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Published in:The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology 2009-12, Vol.2 (12), p.16-22
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