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Abstract
In summary, the diagnostic tools are now available to ascertain whether elevated levels of androgens underlie some cases of acne vulgaris. Awareness of androgen excess as a contributing factor in acne may help to identify patients who would benefit from endocrine evaluation and, possibly, from hormonal therapy.Entities:
Keywords: Acne; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Androgens; Biology; Contraception; Contraceptive Agents; Contraceptive Agents, Estrogen--therapeutic use; Contraceptive Agents, Female; Contraceptive Agents--therapeutic use; Contraceptive Methods--therapeutic use; Dermatitis; Diseases; Endocrine System; Estrogens; Examinations And Diagnoses; Family Planning; Hormones; Oral Contraceptives--therapeutic use; Physiology; Reproductive Control Agents; Testosterone; Treatment
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6224126 DOI： 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34397-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am ISSN： 0031-3955 Impact factor: 3.278