Insulin Resistance and Acne: The Role of Metformin as Alternative Therapy in Men

• Main Authors: Aikaterini Andreadi (Author), Saverio Muscoli (Author), Rojin Tajmir (Author), Marco Meloni (Author), Alessandro Minasi (Author), Carolina Muscoli (Author), Sara Ilari (Author), Vincenzo Mollace (Author), David Della Morte (Author), Alfonso Bellia (Author), Elena Campione (Author), Nicola Di Daniele (Author), Davide Lauro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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 frictio...