Hormones and Acne: Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Therapies

Hormonal aspects of acne are of particular interest in treating adult women. A review of the role of hormones in the pathogenesis of acne, guidelines for the workup of a suspected endocrine disorder, and an overview of the use of hormonal therapy in women with endocrine problems and in normal women is presented.

Many questions remain unanswered regarding the mechanism by which hormones exert their effects in acne.

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