Systemic and barrier contraceptives for the dermatologist: a review

Chan, Chun Chung; Harting, Mandy; Rosén, Ted

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04148.x

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“…Idiopathic hirsutism is also a serious medical problem. In the case of hormonal disturbances the use of hormonal contraception not only improves the cosmetic situation of the patient but is also necessary to decrease the risks related to hyperandrogenaemia [ 41 ].…”

Section: Who Should Be Treated With Hormonal Contraceptionmentioning

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Use of oral contraceptives for management of acne vulgaris and hirsutism in women of reproductive and late reproductive age

Słopień¹,

Milewska²,

Rynio³

et al. 2018

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Hormonal contraception in both reproductive and late reproductive age, as well as contraceptive action, is used also for other indications like dysmenorrhoea, menstrual disorders, endometriosis, acne vulgaris, and hirsutism. Acne vulgaris and hirsutism are important signs related to hyperandrogenaemia and present a serious medical problem for the patients and a challenge for medical doctors in terms of effective treatment. The application of hormonal contraception to treat acne vulgaris and hirsutism requires knowledge of the mechanism of antiandrogenic actions and the possible contraindications and complications. These data are presented in this review.

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Section: Who Should Be Treated With Hormonal Contraceptionmentioning

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Use of oral contraceptives for management of acne vulgaris and hirsutism in women of reproductive and late reproductive age

Słopień¹,

Milewska²,

Rynio³

et al. 2018

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“…Moreover, certain conditions might be worsened by contraceptives such as insulin resistance and is contraindicated in diabetic patients, clotting disorders, and in patients with increased risk of breast cancer. 46 …”

Section: Ovarian Androgen Blockadementioning

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Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update

Elsaie

2016

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100

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Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition associated with multiple factors. Although mostly presenting alone, it can likewise present with features of hyperandrogenism and hormonal discrepancies. Of note, hormonal therapies are indicated in severe, resistant-to-treatment cases and in those with monthly flare-ups and when standard therapeutic options are inappropriate. This article serves as an update to hormonal pathogenesis of acne, discusses the basics of endocrinal evaluation for patients with suspected hormonal acne, and provides an overview of the current hormonal treatment options in women.

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“…They can be used as monotherapy or in conjunction with benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoic acid, or antibiotics [291]. In the case of hormonal disturbances, the use of hormonal contraception not only improves the cosmetic situation of the patient but is also necessary to decrease the risks related to hyperandrogenemia [286]. According to WHO recommendations, the contraindications to oral contraception are as follows: pregnancy, breast feeding, history of deep venous thrombosis and thromboembolic event, active liver disease, smoking after the age of 35 years, migraine, breast cancer, hypertension, diabetes mellitus with vascular changes, and long-term immobilization [287].…”

Section: Oral Contraceptive Pills (Ocps)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Acne Protection: Measures & Miseries

2019

ARC Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Systemic and barrier contraceptives for the dermatologist: a review

Cited by 8 publications

References 166 publications

Use of oral contraceptives for management of acne vulgaris and hirsutism in women of reproductive and late reproductive age

Use of oral contraceptives for management of acne vulgaris and hirsutism in women of reproductive and late reproductive age

Hormonal treatment of acne vulgaris: an update

Acne Protection: Measures & Miseries

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