ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Although hormonal contraceptives may help acne or worsen
it, there is limited evidence on the effects of many commonly prescribed agents. The present …

Although acne is seldom associated with high serum levels of androgens, it has been shown
that female acne patients have definite increases in ovarian and adrenal androgen levels …

In women, acne can be successfully treated with oral contraceptives. This article focuses on
the results of clinical studies on the treatment of acne with oral contraceptives. From the …

Hormone-based therapies including combined oral contraceptive medications and
spironolactone are considered effective therapies to treat adult acne in women. Our …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association of different contraceptive methods on the incidence
and severity of acne. METHODS: Using a de-identified commercial claims database, we …

Objective: This study was undertaken to compare the clinical efficacy of second-versus third-
generation oral contraceptives in the treatment of acne. Study Design: Thirty-four women …

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

Combined oral contraceptive pills (cOCPs) are often used in the treatment of acne in
females. They are effective, safe, and easy to use in appropriate patients in combination with …

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

Combination oral contraceptive pills (COCs) are effective at reducing acne in women. COCs
are useful for women with and without clinical and/or laboratory signs of hyperandrogenism …