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First received: March 26, 2023

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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