Megha Kataria Arora1, Amita Yadav2, Vandana Saini2. 1. Department of Biochemistry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India. Electronic address: aroramegha26@gmail.com. 2. Department of Biochemistry, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the role of endogenous hormones like testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, insulin-like growth factor, insulin and glucocorticoids in a common skin condition acne vulgaris. DESIGN AND METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of the literature and abstracted the data for every published cut point. RESULTS: We screened more than 1000 studies and found that serum testosterone, progesterone, glucocorticoids, insulin and insulin-like growth factors are increased in patients with acne vulgaris and serum estrogen levels are low in patients. CONCLUSIONS: Various endogenous hormones play important role in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. Thus, in the clinical practice it is important to evaluate serum levels of these hormones and patients must be treated accordingly to avoid serious endocrine disorders at an early age.
OBJECTIVE: To elucidate the role of endogenous hormones like testosterone, progesterone, estrogen, insulin-like growth factor, insulin and glucocorticoids in a common skin condition acne vulgaris. DESIGN AND METHODS: We conducted a systematic review of the literature and abstracted the data for every published cut point. RESULTS: We screened more than 1000 studies and found that serum testosterone, progesterone, glucocorticoids, insulin and insulin-like growth factors are increased in patients with acne vulgaris and serum estrogen levels are low in patients. CONCLUSIONS: Various endogenous hormones play important role in the pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. Thus, in the clinical practice it is important to evaluate serum levels of these hormones and patients must be treated accordingly to avoid serious endocrine disorders at an early age.
Authors: Vinet Coetzee; Stella J Faerber; Jaco M Greeff; Carmen E Lefevre; Daniel E Re; David I Perrett Journal: PLoS One Date: 2012-10-29 Impact factor: 3.240