Research Abstract
[Anti-androgen treatment of acne (author's transl)].
Fanta D, Schneider WH, Spona J, Neufeld T
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
Sep 28, 1977
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Abstract
A group of women suffering from acne vulgaris or post-pubertal acne was selected for a trial of anti-androgen treatment on the basis of suspected concomitant endocrine disorder from the case history. A satisfactory response to anti-androgen treatment was obtained in 80% of these subjects. The serum testosterone levels, which were slightly elevated or within the normal range prior to therapy, decreased significantly in response to anti-androgen treatment with an oral contraceptive of the combined type containing cyproterone acetate and ethinyl oestradiol. The highest rate of response was observed in patients with post-pubertal acne resistant to conventional therapy.
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- PubMed ID:
- 143797
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