Acne is a common, worldwide problem that is usually multifactorial in etiology, but
androgens may play a pivotal role in the development and severity of acne …

Standard systemic therapeutic agents used in acne include oral antimicrobials, isotretinoin,
and hormonal agents. Appropriate patient selection is the key to decide when to use …

Acne affects more than 40 million people, of which more than half are women older than 25
years of age. These women frequently fail traditional therapy and have high relapse rates …

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 …

Hormones and androgens play an important role in the pathogenesis of acne. Multiple
hormonal modulators are now available for the treatment of acne. The efficacies and side …

Systemic treatment is required in patients with moderate-to-severe acne, especially when
acne scars start to occur. Antibiotics with anti-inflammatory properties, such as tetracyclines …

Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition associated with multiple factors. Although mostly
presenting alone, it can likewise present with features of hyperandrogenism and hormonal …

Acne vulgaris is the most common condition treated by physicians worldwide. Though most
acne patients remit spontaneously, for the ones that do not or are unresponsive to …

Hormonal approaches in the treatment of acne in women can be rewarding for both the
patient and the treating physician. The women who are helped by this approach frequently …

Background Recent controlled clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of various
hormonal preparations, including oral contraceptives, in treatment of acne. Objective The …