Dermatologic Indications for Anti-Androgenic Treatment

November 1978 in “ PubMed ”

H Zaun, E. Ludwig

anti-androgenic treatment gestagens estrogen oily seborrhea acne Fox-Fordyce disease androgenetic alopecia hirsutism androgen-dependent skin disorders sebosuppressive effects female hormones androgen production quasi-etiological therapy anti-androgen therapy birth control pills

TLDR Antiandrogenic treatments can effectively manage certain skin conditions by using female hormones.

The document discussed the use of anti-androgenic treatments, particularly gestagens combined with estrogen, for dermatologic conditions such as oily seborrhea, acne, Fox-Fordyce disease, androgenetic alopecia, and hirsutism. Despite their effectiveness, many dermatologists were hesitant to use hormonal treatments due to misconceptions about these conditions being purely hormonal disorders. The paper clarified that androgen-dependent skin disorders are not necessarily due to endocrine disturbances but can be effectively managed with hormonal therapy. It emphasized that dermatologists, in collaboration with endocrinologists and gynecologists, are well-suited to treat these conditions. The document also reviewed available drugs and provided recommendations for their use.

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