The etiopathogenesis of acne is complex, as several endo-and exogenous factors that affect
the sebaceous-hair unit are involved in the development of acne lesions. The main aim of …

Background The increased sebum secretion has been considered as one of the pathogenic
factors of acne. Objective The goal of this study was to assess the correlation between the …

Although modern oral contraceptives are safe and have few side-effects, compliance
towards them is sometimes less than ideal for various reasons. Compliance, however, can …

Numerous noncontraceptive benefits of oral contraceptive (OC) use have been identified.
These include a reduction in ovarian and endometrial cancers, functional ovarian cysts …

Oral contraceptives (OCs) can reduce acne by lowering the production of adrenal and
ovarian androgens, by inhibiting 5-alpha-reductase, which in turn, reduces the levels of …

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

Sleep has a strong regulatory role in general body function. Studies have shown that poor
sleep quality is associated with an increased risk of physical and mental health problems.[1] …

Androgens stimulate and estrogens inhibit sebaceous gland activity. The androgenic
stimulation is influenced to a variable degree by accelerated peripheral conversion of …

This study compared the efficacy of a low-dose combined oral contraceptive (COC)
containing 3-mg drospirenone and 20-microg ethinyl estradiol (3-mg DRSP/20-microg EE) …

Hormones and Acne—Acne can reflect multiple etiologies, including such contributing
factors as infection, abnormal keratinization, immunologic reaction, and hormonal …