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eflornithine and Acne

eflornithine has been researched along with Acne in 4 studies

Eflornithine: An inhibitor of ORNITHINE DECARBOXYLASE, the rate limiting enzyme of the polyamine biosynthetic pathway.
eflornithine : A fluoroamino acid that is ornithine substituted by a difluoromethyl group at position 2.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Moreover, assessment of biochemical hyperandrogenism is necessary, particularly in patients with unclear or absent hirsutism, and will include assessing total and free testosterone (T), and possibly dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) and androstenedione, although these latter contribute limitedly to the diagnosis."4.93Androgen excess: Investigations and management. ( Azziz, R; Gavrilova-Jordan, L; Lizneva, D; Walker, W, 2016)
"Hirsutism and acne are common and highly distressing complaints in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)."2.43Treatment of hirsutism and acne in hyperandrogenism. ( Moghetti, P; Toscano, V, 2006)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Hermosura Almazan, T1
Kabigting, FD1
Lizneva, D1
Gavrilova-Jordan, L1
Walker, W1
Azziz, R1
Mason, H1
Colao, A1
Blume-Peytavi, U1
Rice, S1
Qureshi, A1
Pellatt, L1
Orio, F1
Atkin, SL1
Moghetti, P1
Toscano, V1

Reviews

4 reviews available for eflornithine and Acne

ArticleYear
Dermatologic care of the transgender patient.
    Dermatology online journal, 2016, Oct-15, Volume: 22, Issue:10

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Androgen Antagonists; Androgens; Cicatrix; Dermal Fillers; Dermatology; Efl

2016
Androgen excess: Investigations and management.
    Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology, 2016, Volume: 37

    Topics: 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Androgen Antagonists; Androstenedione; Contra

2016
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) trilogy: a translational and clinical review.
    Clinical endocrinology, 2008, Volume: 69, Issue:6

    Topics: Acne Vulgaris; Alopecia; Anovulation; Cardiovascular Diseases; Eflornithine; Female; Hirsutism; Huma

2008
Treatment of hirsutism and acne in hyperandrogenism.
    Best practice & research. Clinical endocrinology & metabolism, 2006, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors; Acne Vulgaris; Androgen Antagonists; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Combined M

2006