Insulin Resistance and Acne: The Role of Metformin as Alternative Therapy in Men
Insulin Resistance and Acne: The Role of Metformin as Alternative Therapy in Men
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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English
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Switzerland: MDPI AG
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The association between acne and insulin resistance has not been investigated as thoroughly in males as it has been in women, despite the fact that in adult men, acne prevalence has grown. On the face, sebaceous glands produce and secrete sebum, which lubricates the skin and protects it from friction. Metformin, an insulin-sensitizing medication, m...
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Insulin Resistance and Acne: The Role of Metformin as Alternative Therapy in Men
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_b1cb7537d3844a3ab84eeb34f9b0c4c7
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1424-8247
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1424-8247
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10.3390/ph16010027
