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Spironolactone with an oral contraceptive improved hair growth in women with hirsutism.
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormonal contraceptives can help treat acne by affecting sebum production and androgen levels.
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January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Hormonal therapies effectively treat acne and improve quality of life.
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