Endocrine aspects of acne.
In summary, the diagnostic tools are now available to ascertain whether elevated levels of androgens underlie some cases of acne vulgaris. Awareness of androgen excess as a contributing factor in acne may help to identify patients who would benefit from endocrine evaluation and, possibly, from hormonal therapy.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000378:metabolism; D000328:Adult; D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism*; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010053:Ovary / Q000378:metabolism; D013737:Testis / Q000378:metabolism
D000728:Androgens; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D005938:Glucocorticoids