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Acne Hormone Therapy : Information and facts
Almost 1/2 of all adult women have mild to moderate acne, usually related to the hormonal fluctuations of their menstrual cycles. Hormonal therapy can often improve acne in these women.
Hormone Therapy for Acne:
- Androgenic "male" hormones are known to have physiologic effects on sebaceous follicles that promote the development of acne. The purpose of hormonal therapy is to block or lessen acne-promoting effects of androgenic hormones.
- Estrogen is a "feminine" hormone that counteracts effects of androgenic hormones and decreases sebum secretion in the sebaceous follicles. Estrogen has wide-ranging physiologic effects in the body and its use must be closely monitored, often by both a gynecologist and a dermatologist. The use of estrogen alone in the treatment of acne may be indicated in carefully selected patients.
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