Combined oral contraceptives in the therapy of acne
- Authors: Grodnitskaya E.E.1
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Affiliations:
- Center for Family Planning and Reproduction, Moscow Healthcare Department
- Issue: No 3 (2015)
- Pages: 100-102
- Section: Articles
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0300-9092/article/view/247433
- ID: 247433
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Abstract
Acne is an androgen-dependent lesion in the pilosebaceous unit; in this connection, it is reasonable to use combined oral contraceptives containing antiandrogenic progestins for the treatment of this disease in conjunction with other therapy options. The paper provides a physiological rationale for the use of dienogest-containing agents to treat acne.
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About the authors
Elena E. Grodnitskaya
Center for Family Planning and Reproduction, Moscow Healthcare Department
Email: elenal778@mail.ru
MD, PhD, obstetrician-gynecologist
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