Hormones and acne: pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and therapies.
Journal
  Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery.
Citation
  Semin Cutan Med Surg. 20(3):144-53
Publication date
  2001 Sep
Authors
  Thiboutot D
Investigators
  Diane M. Thiboutot
MeSH headings
  Acne Vulgaris
Androgens
MeSH qualifiers
  physiopathology
metabolism
Abstract
  Hormonal aspects of acne are of particular interest in treating adult women. A review of the role of hormones in the pathogenesis of acne, guidelines for the workup of a suspected endocrine disorder, and an overview of the use of hormonal therapy in women with endocrine problems and in normal women is presented.
Medline ID
  21477861