Clinical Trial: The Effects of Systemic Isotretinoin Treatment on Adrenal Steroid and Sex Hormones Level in Severe Acne Vulgaris
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Acne Vulgaris
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: The Effects of Systemic Isotretinoin Treatment on Adrenal Steroid and Sex Hormones Level in Severe Acne Vulgaris
Brief Summary:
Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease involving the pilosebaceous unit, affecting approximately 95% of adolescents and young adults.Follicular hyperkeratinization, increased sebum production, androgen hormones and inflammation play a role in the pathogenesis of acne.Androgens (Testosterone, DHEA-S and DHT) play a role in the development of acne, hypertrophy of the sebaceous glands and increased sebum production.Androgen receptors are located in the basal layer of the sebaceous glands keratinocytes…
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