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mitotane and Acne Vulgaris

mitotane has been researched along with Acne Vulgaris in 1 studies

Mitotane: A derivative of the insecticide DICHLORODIPHENYLDICHLOROETHANE that specifically inhibits cells of the adrenal cortex and their production of hormones. It is used to treat adrenocortical tumors and causes CNS damage, but no bone marrow depression.

Acne Vulgaris: A chronic disorder of the pilosebaceous apparatus associated with an increase in sebum secretion. It is characterized by open comedones (blackheads), closed comedones (whiteheads), and pustular nodules. The cause is unknown, but heredity and age are predisposing factors.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Courvoisier, B1

Other Studies

1 other study available for mitotane and Acne Vulgaris

ArticleYear
[Clinical reports: pseudohypoparathyroidism, pituitary nanism, and adrenal carcinoma].
    Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift. Supplementum, 1982, Volume: 13

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; Acne Vulgaris; Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; Adult; Androgens; Dihydrotachyste

1982