Androgens play an important part in the development of acne vulgaris. Androgen levels in
patients with acne are higher than those in controls and people with the androgen …

Desogestrel is a highly selective gonane progestin. A monophasic formulation containing
150 of μg desogestrel and 30 μg of ethinyl estradiol has recently been approved as an oral …

Background: Acne is a multifactorial disease in which androgens appear to play an
important role. A low-dose oral contraceptive containing 20 μg of ethinyl estradiol and 100 …

Hormones play a significant role in normal skin physiology and many dermatologic
conditions. As contraceptives and hormonal therapies continue to advance and increase in …

In the pathogenesis of acne, androgen hormones play a crucial role. In the treatment of
acne, hormonal therapies provide valuable alternatives to standard modalities in selected …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to assess the noncontraceptive benefits of two
combined oral contraceptives, containing progestins with well-known antiandrogenic …

BACKGROUND: Acne is a multifactorial disease characterized by androgenic stimulation of
sebaceous glands. Therefore, combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing anti …

Oral contraceptives combine estrogen and progesterone to suppress ovulation. Synthetic
forms are usually used. In dermatology, oral contraceptives are prescribed for 2 main …

Androgen therapy may improve libido and psychologic symptoms in hypogonadal women.
Such replacement may also cause undesirable lipoprotein changes and virilizing side …

Acne is a problem of the pilo-sebaceous follicle caused by the conjunction of three factors:
seborrhea, follicle obstruction, and follicle inflammation. The key element, seborrhea, is …