Origin, diagnostics and treatment of androgen-dependent skin lesions

Abstract

Hirsutism, acne, seborrhea and alopecia in women, according to general opinion, are directly attributed to androgenic metabolic disorders. However, androgen-dependent skin lesions represent a heterogeneous group of diseases and include symptoms of various origin associated with various diseases and conditions, not always consisting in the excess production or action of male hormones in the female body. Whatever the cause of androgen-dependent dermopathy, presence of an obvious cosmetic defect causes trauma to the patient. That is why androgen-dependent dermopathy is a relevant issue. The other facet of its relevance lies in the fact that androgen-dependent symptoms may become the first sign of a serious illness, so they need to be considered by all specialists, not only dermatologists. In fact, the problem of androgen-dependent dermopathy is interdisciplinary and a matter of interest for dermatologists, gynecologists, endocrinologists, psychiatrists and general practitioners.

Keywords

• pregnancy
• hypovitaminosis
• vitamin & mineral supplements
• андрогензависимая дермопатия
• гирсутизм
• акне
• алопеция
• себорея
• комбинированные оральные контрацептивы
• антиандрогенные лекарственные средства