Posted on March 31, 2009
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Unconventional ways to get rid of acne
Posted on March 31, 2009
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Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or ovarian hyperandrogenism, has been identified in increasing numbers of adolescent girls. PCOS is manifested by evidence of ovarian androgen excess (hirsuitism, acne), chronic anovulation, and ultrasonographic evidence of ovarian cysts. It may be associated with obesity and insulin resistance. We sought to characterize the presentations of PCOS in the patients seen in our multidisciplinary adolescent PCOS clinic in its first 33 months of existence. (Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology)
Posted on March 31, 2009
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 5–10% of adolescent girls. Girls with PCOS typically present with irregular menses, acne, hirsutism, and obesity. The stigmata of PCOS often are distressing for the adolescent girl and may negatively impact her quality of life. Good communication with patients and their parents is important, because girls' main concerns are usually related to irregular menstrual cycles and excess body hair, whereas treating clinicians are concerned with symptom management and prevention of long-term sequelae. (Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology)
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SINT MAARTEN, NETHERLANDS ANTILLES — New formulations of established oral agents and new combination products are available to treat acne, according to Dr. Hilary Baldwin. The new oral formulations include extended-release minocycline tablets and delayed-release, enteric-coated doxycycline. (Source: Pediatric News)
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Hormonal contraception, through suppression of ovarian activity or endometrial proliferation, can be used to treat and prevent a range of gynaecological disorders. There is evidence to support the effectiveness of the levonorgestrel intra-uterine system (LNG-IUS), combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) and progestogen-only injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate for treating heavy menstrual bleeding and dysmenorrhoea. COCs are also an effective treatment for acne and hirsuitism, and may lessen the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. There is good evidence that COCs can significantly reduce the risk of both ovarian and endometrial cancer. There is also some evidence that COCs may prevent ovarian cysts, endometrial hyperplasia and fibroids. The LNG-IUS may be used as endometrial protecti...
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