II. Causes
- See Medication Causes of Hyperandrogenism
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Isoniazid
- Lithium
- Phenytoin (Dilantin)
- Potassium Iodide
- Systemic Corticosteroids (e.g. Prednisone)
-
Oral Contraceptives with Progestins that have high Androgenic Activity
- Levonorgestrel (e.g. Nordette)
- Norgestrel (e.g. Lo-Ovral)
- Norethindrone Acetate (e.g. Estrostep, Loestrin)
III. References
- Fitzpatrick (2009) Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, 6th ed, McGraw-Hill, New York