Second to fourth digit ratio in female patients with acne vulgaris: Could it be a predictor of androgen receptor status ?
Conclusion: A masculine second to fourth digit ratio in female patients could anticipate acne vulgaris development, its duration and severity. Moreover, this ratio is associated with an upregulation of cutaneous androgen receptors. Taken together, second to fourth digit ratio could help in designing plans for treatment of acne vulgaris.
Source: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Azza Gaber Antar Farag Mohamed Ahmed Shoiab Rehab Samaka Asmaa Gaber Abdou Nada Farag Elnaidany Asmhan Omar M. Mansour Source Type: research