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- Title
ACNEEA LA FEMEIA ADULTĂ. CONCEPTE HORMONALE ŞI DIAGNOSTIC.
- Authors
Beiu, Cristina; Mihai, Mara-Mădălina; Popescu, Marius-Nicolae; Popa, Liliana Gabriela; Martin, Carmen Sorina; Fica, Simona; Giurcăneanu, Călin
- Abstract
Human skin was assigned the role of the largest peripheral endocrine organ and its functions are intensely studied in the field of dermato-endocrinology. Endocrinologic disbalances can affect cutaneous homeostasis and lead to the development of various diseases, including adult female acne. With an increasing incidence worldwide, adult acne is a chronic inflammatory, immune-mediated disease of the pilosebaceous unit, with multifactorial etiology, including genetic and hormonal factors. It results mainly from the peripheral hyperandrogenism of the pilosebaceous unit, with normal circulating hormone levels. The role of hormonal testing in this pathology has been largely debated and there is no consensus about the need of performing specific tests. The aim of this review is to describe the hormonal factors involved in the pathogenesis of adult female acne and to outline the recommendations regarding hormonal testing in this disease.
- Publication
Dermatovenerologia Journal, 2019, Vol 64, Issue 3, p187
- ISSN
1220-3734
- Publication type
Article