Background: An excess of androgen is believed to contribute to development of acne in
some patients. Because oral contraceptives (OCs) may reduce the active androgen level …

The effect of a triphasic oral contraceptive containing ethinylestradiol and gestodene
(EE/GSD) on various serum hormonal parameters was compared with that of a monophasic …

Acne and seborrhea (or facial oiliness) are related androgenic skin disorders which affect a
high proportion of women after menarche. They can have a negative effect on psychological …

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 …

Objective To investigate the effect of an oral contraceptive (Novial®) on facial seborrhea and
moderate acne. Methods In this nonrandomized, group-comparative trial, women aged …

BACKGROUND: The study was conducted to assess the effects of the monophasic
combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.03 mg and chlormadinone …

Objective To assess the contraceptive efficacy, cycle control and acceptability of two
monophasic oral contraceptives containing either 30 µg ethinylestradiol plus 150 µg …

The efficacy and safety of the low dose monophasic oral contraceptive (OC) combination
containing 30 micrograms of ethinylestradiol (EE) and 2.0 mg of dienogest (DNG)(EE/DNG) …

Pituitary function (TRH-LHRH stimulation test) was investigated in male acne patients and
serum levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEA-S), sex hormone binding globulin …

Objective To determine if acne vulgaris in women has a different pattern of androgen activity
than hirsutism at the pilosebaceous unit. Design Prospective clinical study. Setting …