Anti-Androgen Therapy in Female Adult Acne
Journal Title: Journal of Dermatology Research and Therapy - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease of the pilosebaceous unit as a result of androgen-induced increased sebum production, altered keratinisation, inflammation, and hair follicle bacterial colonisation by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes). The clinical features of acne include seborrhea, comedones, and papules and pustules. Nodules and cysts are seen in severe nodulocystic acne and scarring can follow. Acne can occur alone or with signs of hyperandrogenism such as hirsutism, alopecia and menstrual irregularity.
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Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial disease of the pilosebaceous unit as a result of androgen-induced increased sebum production, altered keratinisation, inflammation, and hair follicle bacterial colonisation by Propioniba...