hormonal acne

Part 2 – Hormonal Acne: Diagnostic Workup and Treatment Options
Hormonal AcneAcne is a common skin condition that can be an important clue to an underlying endocrine disorder, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS, Fig. 1). The first part of this 2-part series focused on the diagnosis and pathophysiology of PCOS-related acne. This article will focus on the diagnostic workup, including laboratory studies and imaging, and treatment options for patients with hormonal acne …
Hormonal Acne
Part 1 – Hormonal Acne: Exam, Work Up, & Diagnosis
Hormonal AcneAcne is the most common disease of the skin and may be an important clue of an underlying types endocrine disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Cushing syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) or an androgen-secreting tumor (see Fig 1). [caption id="attachment_7579" align="alignnone" width="525"] Fig 1: PCOS-related seen in lower half of face[/caption] As  board certif …
Hormonal Acne
Are Pimple Patches Worth the Hype? The Expert Weighs In
Huff Post recently wrote an article asking if pimple patches are effective. The products are popular with beauty bloggers who swear the patches have breakout-stopping properties. For an expert opinion, I consulted double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, who is based in Dallas, Texas. Do pimple patches work? If so, how? Pimple patches can work on isolated acne l …