Hormones and acne: pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and therapies

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2001 Sep;20(3):144-53. doi: 10.1053/sder.2001.28208.

Abstract

Hormonal aspects of acne are of particular interest in treating adult women. A review of the role of hormones in the pathogenesis of acne, guidelines for the workup of a suspected endocrine disorder, and an overview of the use of hormonal therapy in women with endocrine problems and in normal women is presented.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / drug therapy
  • Acne Vulgaris / etiology
  • Acne Vulgaris / physiopathology*
  • Androgens / metabolism*
  • Androgens / physiology
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Estrogens / metabolism
  • Female
  • Growth Hormone / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Keratins / metabolism
  • Sebaceous Glands / metabolism
  • Sebum / metabolism
  • Spironolactone / therapeutic use
  • Testosterone / metabolism

Substances

  • Androgens
  • Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal
  • Estrogens
  • Spironolactone
  • Testosterone
  • Keratins
  • Growth Hormone