research Oral spironolactone therapy for female patients with acne, hirsutism or androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone is effective for treating acne, hirsutism, and androgenic alopecia in women with few side effects.
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990-1000 / 1000+ results research Pathogenesis of acne vulgaris. I. Comedogenic properties of human sebum in external ear canal of the rabbit
Human sebum can cause acne by clogging pores.
research Hormonal Therapy for Acne
Hormonal treatments, including birth control and antiandrogens, can effectively treat acne in women.
research Skin expression of mammalian target of rapamycin and forkhead box transcription factor O1, and serum insulin‐like growth factor‐1 in patients with acne vulgaris and their relationship with diet
Eating a high-glycemic diet may worsen acne by increasing certain protein levels and expressions in the skin.
research Acne Resolution Rates: Results of a Single-Blind, Randomized, Controlled, Parallel Phase III Trial with EE/CMA (Belara®) and EE/LNG (Microgynon®)
EE/CMA is more effective than EE/LNG in reducing acne.
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research Acne, Hirsutism, and Alopecia in Adolescent Girls: Clinical Expressions of Androgen Excess
research Acne
Hormonal treatments can help with acne, especially in women, by lowering androgen levels or blocking their effects.
research Management of acne
Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
research Acne Keloidalis: A Review
Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.