ADVANTAGES OF ACNE THERAPY BY ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES

Abstract

The article provides epidemiologic data on acne in women, an interrelation of the disease with hormonal processes and disturbances is described. Results of complex therapy of 49 patients with acne by folate-containing oral contraceptives. Therapy effect not only on the skin process but on the psychoemotional and physical status of patients is noted. The subjective evaluation of patients confirms high effectiveness of the proposed therapy.

Keywords

• acne
• folate-containing oral contraceptives
• objective evaluation of therapy