Acne in pubertal boys undergoing treatment with androgens.
In the present study, the development of acne lesions was studied in boys deemed to be too tall, for which they were treated with injections of androgens. In a retrospective and a prospective group of pubertal boys, an increased incidence of acne was observed as a consequence of treatment with androgens.
Department of Dermatology, National Hospital (Rikshospitalet), Oslo, Norway.
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Fiskaadal
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Trygstad
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000293:Adolescent; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011627:Puberty; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013739:Testosterone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*
C009588:triolandren; D013739:Testosterone