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January 2011 in “Skin therapy letter” Women with PCOS often have acne because of high androgen levels, and the article reviewed how to treat this type of acne.
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September 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Many North African women with acne also have PCOS, showing more severe symptoms and higher testosterone levels.
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July 2021 in “Annales De Dermatologie Et De Venereologie” Vulvar acne, also known as "vulvar Fordyce adenitis", is a condition causing painful bumps on the labia, and it's not always effectively treated with common acne medications, but isotretinoin has shown promise.
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Use benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics, and isotretinoin for acne, and combine treatments for better results.
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